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30 Dec 2009

Cook Islands + 7 others
Pacific: Appeal No. MAA55001 Programme Update

Report
— IFRC
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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 Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Fiji have responded to the needs of communities affected by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, a sunken Ferry, a triple epidemic (cholera, dysentery and influenza), a volcano eruption, floods and a cyclone. Pre-positioned emergency relief items in each country meant that help was immediately at hand for

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29 Dec 2009

Fiji
Aide française suite au passage du cyclone Mick sur les Iles Fidji

Report
— Government of France
S'inscrivant dans l'effort de solidarité qui s'est manifesté en Océanie suite aux dégâts majeurs causés par le passage du cyclone MICK sur les Iles Fidji le 15 décembre dernier, le gouvernement français a décidé de l'attribution d'une aide d'urgence d'un montant de 50 000 euros au bénéfice de la Croix-Rouge des Iles Fidji.

Cette aide directe du gouvernement français à l'effort de reconstruction et de réhabilitation des zones sinistrées vient en complément au soutien aérien apporté par les Forces françaises en Nouvelle-Calédonie (FANC), qui avaient effectué dès le samedi 19 décembre

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22 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji cyclone losses into millions

Report
— Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Damage in Fiji's Eastern Division - where authorities say losses from Cyclone Mick were most extensive - has been initially estimated at $US3.6 million.

The National Disaster Management Office says the Western Division is next in the damage toll, with an estimate of $2 million.

There were 23 primary schools damaged in the Western Division and 16 in the central division.

The Fiji Times reports six secondary schools were also damaged .

The cyclone killed four people in Fiji.

Dairying hit

A New Zealand-owned dairy farm in Fiji

Australian Broadcasting Corporation:

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21 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji: Ministry hold talks for rehabilitation for farmers

Report
— Government of Fiji
An urgent meeting attended by Heads of Departments of the Agriculture Ministry was held today at the Headquarters in Raiwaqa to determine the extent of damages to the agricultural sector after the country was hit by Cyclone Mick early last week.

In heading the discussions, Minister for Primary Industries, Mr. Joketani Cokanasiga said that the Department's priority will be to repair damaged infrastructures like sea-walls and drains in farming areas.

Mr. Cokanasiga also toured affected areas in Navua over the weekend and said that much needs to be done for the rehabilitation

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20 Dec 2009

Fiji
Australian assistance to Fiji floods

Report
— Government of Australia
Australia will provide $100,000 in assistance to Fiji for the adverse consequences of the impact of Cyclone Mick, which caused significant damage to Fiji's main island, Viti Levu, on 14 December.

The cyclone caused heavy rainfall, strong winds and some flooding.

Fiji authorities have reported that four people have died.

Australia is concerned for the welfare of all those affected by Cyclone Mick and will offer appropriate assistance to help the people of Fiji.

This funding will provide for the immediate distribution and replenishment of relief and sanitation supplies and to

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17 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji Cyclone Situation Report 1

Report
— World Health Organization
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 in 68 evacuation centres as of 15 December.

HEALTH IMPACT

Assessment of the immediate health impact of Cyclone Mick is currently being done.

Casualties

2 deaths have been reported.

RESPONSE

Government Response

The Government is liaising with all stakeholders

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16 Dec 2009

Fiji + 3 others
Commission decision of on the financing of disaster preparedness actions in the Pacific from the general budget of the European Union (ECHO/DIP/BUD/2009/07000)

Report
— European Commission Humanitarian Aid department
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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No.1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid, and in particular Article 2(f) and Article 15(2) thereof;

Whereas:

(1) The Pacific region is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, particularly exposed to natural disasters such as cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, tidal surges, landslides, flash floods, droughts, forest fires, volcano eruptions, as well as epidemics;

(2) Local communities are particularly

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16 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji counts the cost of deadly cyclone

Report
— Agence France-Presse
SUVA, Dec 16, 2009 (AFP) - Fiji started counting the cost Wednesday of a cyclone that killed at least three people and wrought havoc across the South Pacific nation, officials said.

Cyclone Mick, the first of the summer cyclone season in the region, swept over the main island of Viti Levu Monday, forcing thousands of people from their homes and causing widespread flooding that devastated crops.

The flooding receded in most areas Tuesday, allowing the majority of the 3,800 people who had been evacuated to return home, as authorities battled to restore power and water supplies.

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16 Dec 2009

Fiji
NZ supports relief efforts after Fiji cyclone

Report
— Government of New Zealand
New Zealand is making a $100,000 contribution to relief efforts in Fiji following Cyclone Mick, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today.

"Tropical Cyclone Mick forced around 3800 people in Fiji to evacuate their homes, and we have reports that three people have died and three others are missing," Mr McCully said.

"There is localised damage to homes, roads and public utilities in Fiji as well as a need for humanitarian assistance in some areas.

"Fiji remains a close neighbour despite our differences with the regime. Our contribution to relief efforts

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15 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji: Cyclone moves towards Tonga

Report
— Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Tropical Cyclone Mick, which killed three people in Fiji on Monday and caused widespread flooding and damage, has weakened to a tropical depression.

Early on Wednesday it was over Tonga's Tongatapu islands, moving south-eastwards away from the country.

Meanwhile Fiji's Red Cross says the country coped well when the storm struck on Monday night.

The aid group says it is been helping people who have not been able to return to their homes.

About 50 houses were destroyed by the storm.

More than 3,800 people were reportedly

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15 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji: DISMAC briefs government on cyclone Mick

Report
— Government of Fiji
The Disaster Management Committee this morning briefed a team of senior government officials and Cabinet Ministers including the Prime Minister and His Excellency the President on the extent of devastations brought about by Cyclone Mick.

DISMAC also briefed Government officials on the planned activities for evacuation centers in the various divisions including the national disaster assessment, aimed to ascertain the damages so far.

DISMAC Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said that the areas that were mainly affected were Yasawa, Viti Levu, Kadavu and Lau.

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15 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji: Save the Children assesses damage after Cyclone Mick

Report
— Save the Children
Save the Children is assessing the damage in Fiji as Cyclone Mick weakens and heads south east.

Joanna Matthew, Save the Children New Zealand staff in Suva said:

"We're on the ground in Suva right now assessing the damage in order to the work out what is needed.

"Suva is still without power and water although that has been gradually coming back in parts of the city throughout the day. Trees are down, roads are blocked and homes have been damaged.

"Flooding in the delta region is a major concern and so far, we haven't been able to access that area to

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15 Dec 2009

Fiji
UNICEF Pacific on stand by to support cyclone affected children and families in Fiji

Report
— UN Children's Fund
SUVA, 15 December 2009 - UNICEF in the Pacific is on stand by to support children and their families affected by Cyclone Mick that hit all major islands of Fiji on 14 December.

The category 2 cyclone swept over the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands before making landfall on the North Western side of the main island of Viti Levu which houses the largest population concentration in Fiji. Despite early warnings cyclone Mick hit Fiji quicker than expected catching many people off guard and leaving a trail of destruction as it made its way across Viti Levu.

Three people are reported dead from the

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15 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fijians flock to evacuation centers due to cylone devastation

Report
— Xinhua
SUVA, Dec 15, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Almost 4,000 people remained in evacuation centers in Fiji on Wednesday, following the damages caused by Cyclone Mick.

Fiji's National Disaster Management Office said 68 evacuation centers were activated around the country as many homes were partially or totally destroyed by the cyclone and others were just unfit to live in.

Two people have been confirmed dead while another two were reported missing.

One boat was missing in Vanua Levu island but it remained unclear how many people were on board after a desperate

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14 Dec 2009

Fiji
Three believed dead after cyclone hits Fiji: police

Report
— Agence France-Presse
SUVA, Dec 15, 2009 (AFP) - At least three people were believed dead after Cyclone Mick swept over Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, causing widespread flooding and damage, police said Tuesday.

The cyclone was still causing gale-force winds in Fiji's Lau group of islands on Tuesday, a day after sweeping over Viti Levu, where extensive flooding was affecting many parts of the island.

Police said a 19-year-old man was reported to have been swept away while crossing a river in the Ra region in northern Viti Levu on Monday and a 23-year-old had drowned in the Sigatoka area

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01 Dec 2009

Fiji
Fiji: NFA ready for cyclone season

Report
— Government of Fiji
Ministry of Information

NFA is grateful to Matusaka Fire Department from Japan and the support from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for providing training to NFA fire fighters.

National Fire Authority in collaboration with Matsusaka Fire Department from Japan completed a flood and swift water rescue training program at NFA station in Labasa on November 25, 2009.

The three weeks training program was conducted by flood and swift water rescue experts from Japan - Fire Lieutenant Mr Yoshifumi Morita and Fire Lieutenant

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