For those wanting to know about the earthquake and tsunami in Samoa, we're all fine, but the situation in Samoa is pretty serious. A magnitude 8.3 earthquake occurred at about 7am this morning, approx 200km from Samoa, triggering a tsunami that affected mainly the southern side of the islands. We were just waking up at the time and it was quite vigorous and lasted a long time (about 1-1.5 minutes). Apparently there is massive amounts of damage to the south of Upolu (the main island) but there doesn't seem to be as much where we are in the capital Apia (in the north). There was approximately 15 minutes between the earthquake and when the tsunami hit. From the reports from eyewitnesses, it seems like the wave was pretty large (~2-3m). There was also another tsunami warning issued later in the day, but it looks as though that was a false alarm.
We've been at home most of the day and just listening to reports on the radio, but unfortunately the local radio stations are all in Samoan language only! Heather has been heavily involved in the response, especially with Australian citizens here. It's already been a long day for her and it looks like it could be a long night as well, with supplies and personnel being flown in from Australia arriving this evening.
We'd appreciate your prayers in regards to the people who have lost loved ones, for the recovery effort (both immediate and long-term) and also more specifically for Heather in her role.
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Glad to hear you guys are all ok....we will pray for you all and those affected xx
Mike good to get news - Adrian and I have been in contact with both the staff at NUS and at the PSC and it seems that one of the guys Ierome (you may remember him) has been affected by the disaster - I am awaiting more news on that. I have heard from Ros - who said you all seemed to be going OK. I have had no news from Bill and Marie - and if you know they are OK will you just email me. But I have been sending postive affirmations across to you all today - Gill
Hi Mike, thought you guys would be ok, but I was glad to just read your email. We prayed for you guys this morning. Especially for Heather who we know will have a busy time ahead. We'll keep praying for Samoa and her people. Keep us posted on specific prayer points if you have time... but we'll be praying for you anyway :)
Hey Mike
Have been offline and out of touch over the last few weeks, I actually heard of the disaster as we came into range after being on the Nullabor (we moved from Perth to VIC) - and my immediate thoughts were of you - and hoping you guys were ok..glad to see that you are - so sad to hear about the loss of lives. Love to you all. XX EMMA
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