PNG has seen some of its fair share of the unfortunate destructions caused by a number of cyclones in the region. While it is a natural phenomenon we cannot control, we can however, learn to be prepared to avoid or minimize casualties and putting ourselves at risk during times of emergencies.

All in all, it goes back to simple common knowledge that has been practiced alongside the traditional methods of sustainability. Be wise and let common sense prevail.

Image: Mount Tavurvur erupting in Rabaul on August 29, 2014, spewing rocks and ash into the air, forcing the evacuation of local

Keep a close watch of your local weather service office for weather warnings…

Keep up to date with your local weather so to know when to expect heavy rainfalls that may cause landslides.

Emergencies and disasters often occur when we least expect them to. Being prepared for emergencies gives us the power to

Being a tropical country and located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, Papua New Guinea is prone to many natural

Earthquakes are a normal phenomenon that most likely occurs in areas of frequent plate movements. Most earthquakes occur along the