Statement from the Office of the Emergency Controller: Tsunami Advisory
Following the Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake in the Philippines Region, and the advice from the PNG National Disaster Center, the ABG Directorate for Disaster and Emergency advises the public, particularly residents living along the coastal areas, to remain alert and vigilant.
Based on information currently available, there is a potential for tsunami waves to be generated by an earthquake of this magnitude.
The Directorate is closely monitoring the situation in consultation with relevant regional tsunami monitoring centers. At this stage, assessments are continuing to determine whether there is any direct threat to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Large earthquakes in the Pacific region have the potential to generate tsunami waves that may travel long distances across the ocean.
As a precautionary measure, all offices, district administrations, maritime authorities, and coastal communities are advised to remain vigilant for FOUR (4) hours and monitor official updates.
The Directorate is maintaining close coordination with relevant authorities and will continue to monitor developments. Additional advisories will be issued should the threat level change.
The public is urged to remain calm, avoid spreading rumours, and rely only on official information from the relevant ABG agencies.
The safety and wellbeing of our people has utmost priority.
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