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TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED - 2/28/2010
TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED
BULLETIN NO. 006
AS OF 10:30AM ON FEBRUARY 28, 2010
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TSUNAMI WARNING AND EVACUATION ORDER
IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
BULLETIN NO. 005
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
9:00 A.M.
For Immediate Release:
The tsunami waves generated by the major earthquake in Chile are expected to reach the shores of the CNMI within the next few hours. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) estimates the first wave will arrive in the CNMI at 1:00 PM, today, Sunday, February 28, 2010
In view of the imminent threat posed by a potentially destructive wave or waves, Acting Governor Eloy S. Inos has elevated the Tsunami Watch to a TSUNAMI WARNING for the entire Northern Mariana Islands as of 9:00 A.M. (ChST), Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Residents are advised to stay away from beaches and low-lying areas and to commence orderly evacuation to higher grounds.
To ensure the safety of everyone, motorists are advised to minimize traffic and limit travel to evacuation sites only.
Anyone staying in low-lying areas and along shorelines who do not have access to transportation should proceed to the nearest school bus stop to be picked up by Public School System buses providing transportation assistance.
IN ADDITION TO LOCAL MEDIA SOURCES, RESIDENTS MAY ALSO TRACK LOCAL UPDATES AT: www.cnmiemo.gov.mp AND www.cnmigov.net
THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE, ALONG WITH PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER, WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENTS AND WILL BE ISSUING NEW ADVISORIES THROUGH LOCAL MEDIA SOURCES AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO BROADCAST ON 162.5 MEGAHERTZ, THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION HOTLINE AT TELEPHONE NUMBER 322-0220 OR CNMI 211.
Recommendation on Evacuation Routes-Saipan
Evacuation Routes and Safe Zones:
¨ NORTHERN
Ø San Roque – to As Matuis
Ø Tanapag
Ø North of MOBIL GAS STATION – to As Matuis
Ø South of MOBIL GAS STATION – to Capitol Hill
Ø Sadog Tasi – to Capitol Hill
¨ CENTRAL
Ø Garapan
Ø North – to Navy Hill
Ø Central – to China Town/As Falipe (or areas above W-2 Highway)
Ø South – to Gualo Rai (high elevation above McDonalds Restaurant or areas above W-2 Highway)
Ø Quarter Master – to Gualo Rai (or areas above W-2 Highway)
Ø Chalan Lao Lao to As Terlaje Hill(NMC CAMPUS)
Ø San Jose – to As Terlaje Hill (NMC CAMPUS & JOETEN DANDAN)
¨ SOUTHERN
Ø Susupe – to As Terlaje Hill (NMC CAMPUS & JOETEN DANDAN)
Ø Chalan Kanoa
Ø District 1/2/3 – to As Lito & Fina Sisu
Ø District 3/4 – to As As Perdido
Ø Chalan Piao – to As Perdido
Ø San Antonio – to Koblerville
Ø Koblerville – DO NOT NEED TO EVACUATE
¨ EASTERN
Ø Lao Lao Bay – may need to evacuate to San Vicente
Ø Kagman III, Phase IV (Coastal Areas) – to Lao Lao Bay Golf Course
Ø Kagman II (Coastal Areas) – may need to evacuate to the Youth Detention Field
Ø Kagman I (Coastal Areas) – may need to evacuate to the Youth Detention Field
¨ HOTELS
Ø All hotels will activated their Emergency Plans (vertical tsunami evacuation to safe floor levels) for hotel guests. IF TIME DOES NOT PERMIT
CONSIDERATION: Vertical Elevation or evacuation areas at 30ft elevation should be a safe area route or zone.
Recommendation on Evacuation Routes-Rota
Evacuation Routes:
¨ Sinapalo I
Ø Sinapalo Elementary School
Ø Rota Youth Center
¨ Songsong Village
Ø Taimama’
Ø Ka’an
¨ HOTELS
Ø All hotels will activated their Emergency Plans (vertical tsunami evacuation to safe floor levels) for hotel guests. IF TIME DOES NOT PERMIT
** Suggestion of evacuation route from Songsong Village to Sinapalo Village will go thru Taimama’, Sailigai, Mananana, Ginalangan to Sinapalo Village.
Recommendation on Evacuation Routes-Tinian
Evacuation Routes:
¨ San Jose Village
Ø Tinian International Airport
Ø Marpo Heights
Ø Carolinas Heights
¨ HOTELS
Ø All hotels will activated their Emergency Plans (vertical tsunami evacuation to safe floor levels) for hotel guests. IF TIME DOES NOT PERMIT
The Honorable Governor Benigno Fitial