Reports

The Tonga Defence Service patrol boat, VOEA Savea docked at the Pasivulangi wharf on Niuatoputapu at 06:20 am this morning. It had departed Nuku'alofa on Saturday evening with the relatives of those who lost their lives in the tsunami…

GENERAL INFORMATION Following an 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake south of the main Samoan Island chain on 29 September 2009, a 5 meter-high tsunami struck Samoa. A 40km stretch of coastline in the southern and southeastern parts of the island of…

This report was issued by OCHA New York, with inputs from OCHA Fiji and OCHA ROAP. It covers the period from 03/10/09 to 04/10/09. The next report will be issued on or around 05/10/09. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES - Death toll in…

GLIDE n=B0 2009-000209-ASM and 2009-000210-WSM This Preliminary Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 2,888,262 (USD 2,788,974 or EUR 1,913,516) in cash, kind, or services to support the Samoa Red Cross Society to assist 15,000 beneficiaries (3,000 families) for 18 months. 30 September 2009:…

From the Prime Minister's Office, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, October 1, 2009. At 6:50am, Wednesday 30th September 2009, the island of Niuatoputapu was struck by a 8.3 magnitude earthquake which lasted 20 minutes. Five minutes after the earthquake the island of Niuatoputapu was…

GENERAL INFORMATION Following an 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake in the Samoan Islands on 29 September 2009, the island kingdom of Tonga was struck by a series of tsunamis. The waves caused extensive damage to the northern part of the kingdom,…

Sunday, 04 October 2009 17:28 The families of the nine who perished in the Tsunami that struck Niuatoputapu on Wednesday 30th September 2009 have been informed and their names released locally. Their names are: 1. Losalio Lefai 2. Sefo Lefai 3. Toni Lefai…

GENERAL INFORMATION Following an 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake south of the main Samoan Island chain on 29 September 2009, a tsunami struck Samoa. Villages, houses, buildings, and communication lines were damaged or destroyed as waves surged inland. Damage to Infrastructure Surging seawater…

Saturday, 03 October 2009 21:36 1. The Princess Regent, Her Royal Highness, Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita, departed Nuka'alofa at 10.00am this morning on a chartered flight for Niuatoputapu. She was accompanied by the Hon Acting Prime Minister, Lord Tuita,…

GENERAL INFORMATION Following an 8.0 magnitude undersea earthquake south of the main Samoan Island chain on 29 September 2009, a tsunami struck Samoa. Villages, houses, buildings, and communication lines were damaged or destroyed as waves surged inland. Damage to Infrastructure Surging seawater…