St. Eustatius start bewustwordingscampagne tsunami: scholen en burgers betrokken
Het eiland St. Eustatius voert fase 2 van het tsunami-crisisplan uit met voorlichting aan scholen en bewoners. Kinderen leren op een toegankelijke manier wat te doen bij een tsunami, terwijl de overheid samenwerkt met internationale partners om de veiligheid te vergroten.
| Onderdeel | Details |
|---|---|
| Fase tsunamiplan | Fase 2: Publieksvoorlichting en bewustwording |
| Periode Tsunami Awareness Week | 16 t/m 20 maart 2026 |
| Doelgroep | Leerlingen groep 4 t/m 6 (basisonderwijs) en middelbare scholen |
| Activiteiten | Interactieve lessen, pamfletten, deelname aan VN-oefening (Tsunami Wave) |
| Samenwerkingspartners | UNESCO, KNMI, Koninkrijk der Nederlanden |
| Locatie | St. Eustatius (Caribisch deel van het Koninkrijk) |
Het Emergency Operations Center (EOC) van St. Eustatius is verantwoordelijk voor crisisbeheersing en rampenbestrijding op het eiland. In deze rol coördineert het EOC voorlichtingscampagnes en oefeningen om de bevolking voor te bereiden op mogelijke natuurrampen, zoals tsunami’s.
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EOC Begins Phase 2 of Tsunami Plan with Public Awareness Activities
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has begun Phase 2 of St. Eustatius’ tsunami crisis plan, with a focus on public education, awareness, and tsunami signage across the island.
As part of this effort, Tsunami Awareness Week was held from 16 to 20 March. During the week, the Crisis team visited primary and secondary schools and engaged with students in Grades 4 to 6. The sessions explained what tsunamis are, why awareness matters for St. Eustatius, and what actions to take in a safe and age-appropriate way.
Students also received pamphlets with practical tips on earthquake awareness. The sessions were interactive and designed for children, using simple explanations, visuals, and participatory activities to support learning without causing fear.
The Crisis Manager also shared information with the public through the Shedding Light social media/radio programme. To conclude the week, the Crisis team participated in the annual Tsunami Wave exercise organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and other partners in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut, KNMI).
Educating young people is an important part of building long term preparedness within the community. By learning about these risks early, students can better understand their environment and respond calmly in emergency situations.
The Government of Statia would like to thank the schools for welcoming the team into their classrooms and looks forward to continued cooperation in strengthening awareness and preparedness across the island.