Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula has released a response to high winds and flooding in the Territory in a memorandum, dated Jan. 9, 2025.

The memo states that “severe weather is affecting American Samoa, and a High Wind Warning has been issued.

“Some parts of our Territory are experiencing severe flooding and high winds, resulting in injuries and property damage.”

The governor notes the following actions “will help ensure the safety of the people of American Samoa:

On Friday, Jan. 10th — today — Public schools will be closed; Government offices lacking power or made unsafe by current conditions may be closed or limit operations (Supervisors are responsible for notifying employees regards work site safety.); and, ASG employees should follow their regular assigned schedule — if unsafe conditions prohibit you from reporting to work notify your supervisor.”

Gov. Pulaaali’i adds that “the Department of Health has issued a Respiratory Disease Alert,” and the “school closure is intended to protect our children from the impacts of inclement weather that may exacerbate the current health situation.”