Reports

GENERAL INFORMATION On the morning of 4 January 2010, two earthquakes-magnitude 6.6 and 7.2, with epicentres West South West of the island of Honiara-struck the Solomon Islands within an hour of each other. The earthquakes and subsequent large waves and…

GENERAL INFORMATION On 14 December 2009, Tropical Cyclone Mick struck Fiji, bringing destructive storm force winds with average speeds of 90 to 100 kilometers per hour. Houses and other infrastructure were damaged or destroyed and low-lying and coastal areas flooded.…

This contingency plan for the Gaua Volcano crisis was mandated by the government which will be use as a tool for addressing and mitigating volcano impact on the Gaua population. It has developed specifically for all…

Foreword Tonga is susceptible to a range of hazards, both natural and technological, which have the capacity to impact significantly on the country. This National Emergency Management Plan has been developed by the Planning Working Group of the National Emergency…

This report covers the period 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009 In brief Programme summary: The last six months have been marked by a number of small and large scale disasters in the Pacific region. The Red Cross Societies of…

GLIDE no. TS-2009-000209-ASM; and TS-2009-000210-WSM Period covered by this Ops Update: 12 November to 11 December 2009 Appeal target (current): CHF 2,469,062 (USD 2.45 million or EUR 1.63 million); Appeal coverage: With 103% contributions received to date, the appeal is…

GENERAL INFORMATION On 14 December 2009, Tropical Cyclone Mick struck Fiji, bringing destructive storm force winds with average speeds of 90 to 100 kilometers per hour. Houses were destroyed and low-lying and coastal areas flooded. 3 845 people are housed…

GENERAL INFORMATION An increase in activity at Mt Garet, an active volcano on Gaua Island, Torba Province, Vanuatu forced the evacuation of over 300 people from three villages on the west coast of Gaua on 26 November 2009. The National…

1. Summary of the Situation Gaua volcano on Gaua Island, TORBA Province, Vanuatu, has erupted on 18 November 2009. This explosion has been followed by very thick and high emissions of ash columns that were covering the areas exposed…

GLIDE no. TS-2009-000209-ASM; and TS-2009-000210-WSM Period covered by this Ops Update: 11 October to 12 November 2009; Appeal target (current): CHF 2,469,064 (USD 2.45 million or EUR 1.63 million) Appeal coverage: With 87% contributions received to date, and those in the pipeline,…