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Report n° 117 (2007-2008) by M. Roland COURTEAU, Senator (for the parliament office for the evaluation of scientific and technological choices) - Appendix to the minutes of the 7 December 2007 session
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d) In the Pacific
In order to complete the warning system that already exists and effectively protect New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna, your rapporteur supports setting up the warning system for the southwest Pacific presented earlier, which requires the installation of 15 tide gauges and 1 tsunamimeter, if Australia's planned tsunamimeter proves worthless for the protection of New Caledonia.
Your rapporteur would like to once again point out that the number of necessary sirens must be decided upon and an equipment-development plan for the islands finalized, in collaboration with the High State Authority of New Caledonia, the Overseas Ministry and the local elected officials of the French territories in this zone.
In addition, the civil-protection authorities must finalize the specialized emergency plan for New Caledonia and for Wallis and Futuna.
The system in French Polynesia must also be completed with the installation of 3 tide gauges on the furthest boundaries of Polynesia, transmitting their data in real-time.
Finally, your rapporteur believes that it is in France's best interest to respond to the cooperation requests of the Pacific-zone countries. He therefore proposes providing CEA with an official mandate, so that LDG/Pamatai can take on a mission of cooperation with regard to tsunami warnings and enjoy sufficient funding for it to carry out several assessment and training missions per year.