Reports

Highlights • The first round of distributions is nearing completion, with emergency food assistance having been distributed in 20 of the 23 targeted islands. Almost 800 metric tons of food have been procured for the second round…

HIGHLIGHTS Typhoon Maysak recently brought damaging winds and heavy rains to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Two USAID/OFDA1 staff are in FSM to assess storm damage and coordinate U.S. Government (USG) response efforts. Additional USG staff are expected…

Situation Overview On 16 March, a Category 5 Cyclone named ‘Pam’, caused widespread, severe damage and loss of life throughout Vanuatu, particularly affecting the Central and Southern regions, as these areas experienced direct impact (NDMO Vanuatu, 16…

In the aftermath of Cyclone Pam, Vanuatu has declared a State of Emergency across all six provinces. Shelter, food, health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are key needs. The United Nations estimates that the majority…

I. Highlights Patrol boats FSM03 and FSM02 departed for the Chuuk and Yap islands respectively to assess damages and team comprises of OEEM, Resource & Development, TC&I and Health Chuuk and Yap States are conducting assessment with support…

Securing health from disastrous impacts of cyclone Pam in Tuvalu Cyclone Pam, which had its centre of force and most disastrous impact in Vanuatu also ran through the islands of Tuvalu on 13 March 2015. The force…

Disaster event details • Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam Category 5 hit Tafea Province around 5.00am Saturday 14 March lasted 9 hours, until 2pm when winds began easing. • Winds came first from the east then shifted north and…

Highlights The NZ defence forces together with WASH Cluster partners have supplied tanks & water to communities in Epi, South Nalema, Port Qumi, Sara, Antuan, Nuvi and Laba, reaching 1,500 people. The Early Warning Surveillance System for health is currently…

A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster On Friday, 27 March 2015, a tropical depression was noted forming in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), near Pohnpei state and the national capital in Palikir. The storm continued gathering…

Highlights • Funding gap: 29.9 Million USD was requested for the overall response (all sectors) through a Flash Appeal launced on …