A Lifeline Before The Storm: Ensuring Early Warnings Reach EveryoneSetareki and Ana Macanawai (Photo/Supplied)For Setareki Macanawai, receiving warning of an incoming tropical cyclone is not simply a technical solution, it is a lifeline. “When we talk about early warning systems, it is not one size fits all. His message is loud and clear: people-centred early warning systems must be designed to meet the diverse needs of the communities they are there to protect and serve. “Early warnings are being sent out but the challenge for us would be to make sure this information is accessible. “If we can get the early warnings system right, we can save lives.”