AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCyclone Readiness: The National Weather Service forecasts 3–6 tropical cyclones could pass within 300 nautical miles of Tutuila this season. Strengthening El Niño also brings a high risk of below-normal rainfall, heat and water stress, though storms could still trigger flooding and landslides. Residents and mariners are urged to prepare. Seabed Mining: Federal officials are advancing plans to lease more than 31 million acres of seabed off American Samoa. Local environmental groups and traditional chiefs have sued to stop the sale, challenging the government’s authority and raising concerns about environmental review. Weather Service Legacy: Leilua Mase Akapo, American Samoa’s first meteorologist, has died at 79. For decades, he guided residents through cyclones and other disasters, helping make public warnings a vital part of community safety. Disaster Resilience: The territory’s annual resilience summit brought together local and regional officials to discuss preparedness, with speakers highlighting the role of village-level knowledge and Fa‘asamoa.
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