Fiji: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (15 - 21 December 2020) 22 December, 2020 - 12:20
Countries: Afghanistan, Fiji, Indonesia, Philippines Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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FIJI
Tropical Cyclone Yasa passed over Vanua Levu Island on 17-18 December and caused heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges that triggered floods and landslides. Yasa caused severe damage to infrastructure and four people have reportedly died.
More than 8,000 evacuees are currently hosted in over 170 evacuation centres.
Major roads in Vanua Levu, northern Viti Levu and other islands in the Northern Region have been reportedly flooded and a landslide was reported in Tailevu Province. Damage and needs assessments are ongoing and humanitarian assistance has started to reach affected areas. The Pacific Humanitarian Team and the Red Cross are assessing stockpiles available in country an
Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (15 - 21 December 2020)
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FIJI
Tropical Cyclone Yasa passed over Vanua Levu Island on 17-18 December and caused heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges that triggered floods and landslides. Yasa caused severe damage to infrastructure and four people have reportedly died.
More than 8,000 evacuees are currently hosted in over 170 evacuation centres.
Major roads in Vanua Levu, northern Viti Levu and other islands in the Northern Region have been reportedly flooded and a landslide was reported in Tailevu Province. Damage and needs assessments are ongoing and humanitarian assistance has started to reach affected areas. The Pacific Humanitarian Team and the Red Cross are assessing stockpiles available in country and are working closely together with Government authorities to provide coordinated assistance.
Daily Noon Briefing Highlights – 17 December 2020
Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Yasa made landfall today in Fiji on Vanua Levu island, with a population of nearly 136,000 people, and passed over many other smaller islands as a Category 5 storm.
National authorities have declared a state of natural disaster and a nationwide curfew is in effect until tomorrow, 18 December.
All major roads have been reportedly flooded in Vanua Levu, northern Viti Levu and other islands in the Northern region and a landslide was reported in Tailevu Province.
Approximately 73,000 people are potentially exposed to widespread wind damage.
The UN Resident Coordinator in Fiji has agreed to provide coordinated and systematic assistance in support of the Government as it takes the lead in the response and recovery.
Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (8 - 14 December 2020)
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FIJI
Tropical Cyclone Yasa formed over open waters between Fiji and Vanuatu and has intensified into a Category 4 system (BOM/FMS Scale). It is expected to further intensify with a potential landfall over large parts of Fiji on Friday 18 December. The Pacific Humanitarian Team is currently upgrading preparedness procedures with humanitarian partners and is coordinating with Fiji’s National Disaster Management Office (NDMO).
INDONESIA
Heavy rains on 13-14 December led to floods and landslides in Cilacap District in Central Java.
This is the third time in two months that this area has been affected by flooding.
Tuvalu: Country Preparedness Package (October 2020) 10 December, 2020 - 05:00
Country: Tuvalu Sources: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Government of Tuvalu
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WHAT IS THE COUNTRY PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE?
The Country Preparedness Package (CPP) is a joint initiative of the Government of Tuvalu and the Pacific Humanitarian Team (PHT). The CPP is intended to strengthen preparedness and collaboration between national and international actors in disaster response. The CPP is developed and agreed upon with the national government before a disaster. Through the process, national actors become more aware of international tools and services and how they can be activated. This will enable a more ‘country-driven’ response, tailored to the specific context.