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landslides

A group of men at landslide area
This courtesy photo shows local residents who showed up first to help clear the landslide at the mountain area on the road from Pago Pago to Fagasa. A Wind Advisory was in effect for the islands, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, with a Tropical Disturbance continuing to move south of the territory. Even...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoans should be aware of recent heavy rainfall hazards, they will increase with some lingering through the weekend.- Increased risk of Landslides into Friday.- Deep water lingering in some low lying areas through Thursday night. Marine Hazards include:- Storms...
ASPA crew with huge tree stump
A five-member ASPA crew spent about 5 hours yesterday morning cutting large tree branches in Fagatogo behind the Samoa News building. The branches are remnants of a minor landslide early this year in March. A tree trunk that was removed from the hillside is seen at the right of the photo. Malo lava...