Phi Phi Tsunami Evacuation Routes Completed

From Channel 11:

Three years after the Tsunami incident, evacuation routes directing people to higher ground in case of a Tsunami on Phi Phi Island are now completed. According to the provincial Town and Country Planning chief Sati Polyium, the routes are branches from different directions and lead to a safe site or evacuation shelter. The routes, built with 17 million baht, are well paved for residents and tourists safety with clear signs posted. Krabi Governor Siwa Sirisaowaluck is scheduled to attend the handover ceremony from a contractor this Friday. For this fiscal year of 2008, the Krabi provincial office is also allocated around 15 million baht to build an evacuation shelter on Phi Phi Island.

Links of Interest:

• Phi Phi Tsunamy Recovery Gallery