Following harsh criticism for the lack of a warning siren after the 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami , in which more than 100 perished , the American Samoan Government ensured that residents were aware of Cyclone Wilma several days prior to its arrival . Many people boarded up their homes and Homeland Security was on standby in case of evacuations . As a precautionary measure , ten shelters were also opened on the island
2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami
2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami
Cyclone Wilma