warning sirens inoperable
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During a tsunami warning you should move to higher ground or inland before it’s too late, “once you feel the ground moving get your family and move to a safe place.” This was the response from the Director of the Department of Homeland Security Samana Semo Ve've'a when...

![Samana said he’s concerned for the safety of our people when it comes to a local earthquake occurring while the island sleeping. He said whether the sirens are on or not, that’s not enough time to prepare everyone for a locally generated tsunami. [SN file photo] Director of the Department of Homeland Security Samana Semo Ve've'a](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samana_5550_2.jpg?itok=0iTjj-N6)