| Where is the International Tsunami Information Centre (ITIC) |
ITIC maintains and develops relationships with scientific research and
academic organizations, civil defense agencies, and the general public in order
to carry out its mission to mitigate the hazards associated with tsunamis by
improving tsunami preparedness for all Pacific Ocean nations. ITIC is also
assisting in the development and implementation of tsunami warning and
mitigation systems globally.
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| ITIC working with ICG/PTWS |
Under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System first convened in 1968 (ICG/PTWS, formerly known as ICG/ITSU for International Tsunami).
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| ITIC working with others |
All Member States of ITSU; International
Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG); World Data Centers (WDC); World
Meteorological Organization (WMO); International Hydrographic Organizaton (IHO);
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR),
UN and other regional development, environmental, and technical aganecies
in disaster risk reduction.
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| ITIC activities |
Tsunami risk reduction requires a comprehensive approach consisting of warning guidance, risk assessment, and preparedness and education. An effective tsunami warning system requires activities in all components. ITIC’s mitigation programme is directed towards coastal residents, their national and local officials, school teachers, mass media, policy makers, and the general public. It includes training classes, lectures, community briefings, and media broadcasts. ITIC materials include informational booklets, textbooks, lecture materials, audio-visual aids, posters, photographs, television and radio materials, and other publications.
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| ITIC Public Relations and Publications |
Public Relations
ITIC maintains working relationships with national and international organizations participating in the International Tsunami Warning System. Public relations are maintained with t
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| Map & Directions to ITIC |
The ITIC is co-located with the U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service Pacific Region Headquarters and the National Ocean Service's Pacific Services Center in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
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| ITIC Contacts |
Dr. Laura S.L. KongDirector International Tsunami Information Centre737 Bishop St., Suite 2200Honolulu, HI 96813-3213USATel: <1> (808) 532 6423Fax: <1> (808) 532 5576E-mail: l.kong
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