Latest Samoa weather reports on mobile phones soon

The Samoa Metrological Office is increasing its output capability to better inform the country of changing weather conditions 24-7.

The Weather Office is taking advantage of mobile phones to provide one of its essential services to the public.

“Look forward to receiving the latest weather update on your mobile phones,” said Chief Weather Officer Mulipola Ausitalia Titimaea.

“The two main service providers will text the reports regularly using the same technology which they have been utilizing to advertise their promotions via text messages from time to time. We are slowly transiting to the new mobile app to reach more people effectively and efficiently.”

“Based on the daily inquiries on weather reports, we are confident that we have found the right solution through the mobile app. It has the capacity to issue early warnings for a possible tsunami and earthquake," Mulipola said.

“It’s still on trial but available on Samsung phones as a start.”

This new services is free of charge, according to a release from the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

 

 

Photo supplied by MPMC. Caption: Chief Weather Officer Mulipola Ausitalia Titimaea