To ensure there’s enough to eat, even if a disaster devastates crops and gardens, requires everyone to play a role. 

Tonga’s issued a nationwide challenge to government officials, farmers and even city dwellers. 

Before and during a disaster, where does your information come from? 

The radio? 

A text message? 

Someone else in the village? 

Early warnings can save lives but only if accurate, targeted, understood and applied for local conditions.

Misinformation can prove deadly during a pandemic but social media is abuzz across the Pacific with people claiming to have special information, the inside word on conspiracy – and even a message from God. 

One of the Pacific’s top medical minds has backed the Astra-Zeneca vaccine as the best available for Papua New Guinea People and after surviving the virus himself is pushing for mass vaccination.

People with a disability are among those most in danger from natural disasters but too often, they are forgotten or excluded when it comes to planning.  

In the Pacific, that is changing. 

On this episode: Tonga moves to make weather warnings clearer; Creating a national Food Basket to stop hunger during disasters; and we begin to build our Go Bag – the kit that can save your life.

Palauns are cleaning up and authorities are asking questions after what can only be described as a “surprise” typhoon struck the archipelago nation.

Preparing is not the same as panicking. We talk to those with the job of informing you during a disaster about the mistakes that are made when details are ignored.

How do you know when a tsunami is about to strike? We’ll ask an expert.

And how flooding in Vanuatu means women are being banned from the markets.

Disasters may be inevitable, but the loss of your life, your family, your home, your land or your village aren’t.

So, let’s prepare.

Disasters are inevitable but losing your life or home isn’t.

Learn what to do before, during and after disaster in this new program and stay safe.

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