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08 May 2003

Fiji + 11 others
Pacific Region Appeal No. 01.40/2002 Annual Report

Report
— IFRC
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The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in 178 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org
Appeal No. 01.40/2002;
Appeal Target: CHF 1,193,625;
Appeal coverage: 117%

Overall analysis of the programme

No major political events took place in the region, but a considerable level of tension continued in the Solomon

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11 Nov 2002

Afghanistan + 22 others
Use of modern technology for disaster management in Asia-Pacific focus of UN meeting

Report
— UN News Service
Harnessing modern technology and increasing regional cooperation in disaster preparedness could save lives and help prevent some of the billions of dollars in property damage each year across Asian and the Pacific, United Nations officials stressed today at a meeting in Bangkok.
"Many lives could be saved and tragedy mitigated, if effective disaster management measures are undertaken," Kim Hak-Su, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), said in an opening address to the UN
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16 Sep 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Tzu Chi Foundation travels to Micronesia to provide medical assistance

Report
— Tzu Chi Foundation
Between August 21st and 25th, representatives of Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation went to the Micronesia state of Chuuk and donated 900 kilograms of medical equipments and supplies to the state hospital there and held several free clinics on neighboring islands.
In July 2002, Typhoon Chata'an hit Micronesia, which took 47 lives and left thousands homeless. Upon hearing this news, Tzu Chi Foundation promptly put together 850 Tzu Chi Family Medicinal Boxes. Tzu Chi Hawaii Branch donated antibiotics and sutures. Several pharmaceutical companies in Taiwan also donated drugs and medications.
Tzu Chi Foundation:

Copyright ©Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation. All Rights Reserved

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30 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: Chuuk needs six months to recover from typhoon

Report
— Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association
30 AUGUST 2002 CHUUK (Pacnews) ---- FSM President Leo Falcam says it will take Chuuk State at least another six months to recover from the damage wrought by Typhoon Chata'an in July, according to the Pacific Daily News newspaper.

The typhoon struck Chuuk on 2 July, causing more than 30 landslides that killed 47 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and vital food crops.

The newspaper reported that around one thousand people have been displaced out of a population of 47,000.

A shipment of supplies collected by the Salvation Army left Guam bound for Chuuk yesterday.

Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association:



PNS (ENDS)



Copyright © Pacific Islands Broadcasting Association

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29 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: Salvation Army sending donations to devastated FSM Chuuk State

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

by Mark-Alexander Pieper

HAG=C5TÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News): August 29, 2002 - Clothes, diapers, food, utensils and toys are among the many items collected by the Salvation Army that are scheduled to leave for Chuuk State today. Many of the items were donated by families from Andersen Air Force Base in Yigo, said Donna Kloppenburg, public relations and development director for the Salvation Army.

Torrential rain from then-Tropical Storm

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14 Aug 2002

Guam
$150,000 released for Rota redevelopment following typhoon Chata'an

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By Jayvee Vallejera

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (August 14, 2002 -- Saipan Tribune)---The Babauta administration has made available some $150,000 in a revolving fund from which Rota farmers and fishermen can borrow money from to bring them back to their feet after the onslaught of Typhoon Chata'an.

The Rota Legislative Delegation signed the documents yesterday afternoon, affecting the transfer of the funds

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13 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: Chuuk lauds Palau

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By Bernadette H. Carreon For Variety

KOROR, Palau (August 13, 2002 - Palau Horizon/Marianas Variety)---Chuuk Gov. Ansito Walter has expressed gratitude for the help extended by Palau to help the state's landslide victims.

In a letter to Vice President Sandra Pierantozzi, Walter acknowledged the contributions and the help Palau extended to Chuuk during "a most critical and urgent time."

"The people immensely owe you immeasurable

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09 Aug 2002

Bangladesh + 9 others
UMCOR Hotline 09 Aug 2002: Bangladesh, Guam, India, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Report
— United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Extracted from UMCOR Hotline 09 Aug 2002
Torrential monsoon rains have caused massive flooding and landslides in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. UMCOR has sent a grant to the Friends Service Council in Nepal which will be used to provide food, cooking materials, and other relief materials. The floods and landslides in Nepal are being described as the worst ever. Nearly 300 people have been killed and more than 50,000 have been displaced. The national highway, which provides access to the mountainous region, has been washed away in more than 20 places. Much of the infrastructure and
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08 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: after the storm

Report
— IFRC
Federation News 16/02
An estimated 1,300 people were displaced by Tropical Storm Chata'an which hit the Federated States of Micronesia last month, leaving 47 people dead. Of the hundreds injured, 30 remain hospitalized. Torrential rains caused 62 land and mudslides on the six largest islands of Chuuk lagoon, destroying 151 houses. The number of casualties and the extent of damage on the outer islands of Chuuk state are still unknown. A joint government/Red Cross assessment mission has been sent to these low-lying atolls. Red Cross volunteers have been distributing
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07 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: China donates $30,000 to Chuuk

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

KOLONIA, Pohnpei (July 25 -- August 7, 2002 -- The Kaselehlie Press)---Zhang Binhua, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Federated States of Micronesia, has transmitted to Lorrin Robert, Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Foreign Affairs, a donation of US$ 30,000.

The funding from the government of China was provided to assist the people of Chuuk State recover following the devastation of Tropical Storm Chata'an last month.

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05 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
FSM President Falcam recounts Chuuk destruction, visits Guam to meet with FEMA

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By David V. Crisostomo

HAG=C5TÑA, Guam (August 5, 2002 - Pacific Daily News)---It will take at least six more months before landslide-ravaged Chuuk State can recover from structural and agricultural devastation, said Federated States of Micronesia President Leo Falcam.

But the grieving process over the massive loss of life in Chuuk will take much longer, said Falcam, who visited Guam yesterday.

"People in Chuuk are still in shock.

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04 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: Chuuk humanitarian efforts continue

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Release No.: 1427-03

Dededo, Guam -- The same day President Bush signed a disaster declaration for the Federated States of Micronesia, and less than 24 hours from the time the request was sent from the FSM President, the delivery of emergency medical supplies to Chuuk state was coordinated by a team of specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

FEMA immediately took steps to assist in stabilizing conditions on Chuuk, and dispatched a Rapid Needs Assessment Team to coordinate recovery efforts. The first mission was to assist in

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02 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: No FEMA aid to Chuuk outer islands

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By Scott Radway

HAG=C5TÑA, Guam (August 2, 2002 -- Pacific Daily News)---The Federal Emergency Management Agency will not send aid to the outer islands of Chuuk state because assessments do not show those areas were severely affected by then-Tropical Storm Chata'an.

Bob Fenton, FEMA operations chief for Guam and Chuuk, said the agency can respond only to storm-related disaster. He noted the outer islands of Chuuk have ongoing problems that were not

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01 Aug 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: FEMA avails individual and public assistance for Chuuk's recovery

Report
— Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Palikir, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE): August 1, 2002 - The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the extension of its assistance to Chuuk to include Individual Assistance for victims of Chataan.

On July 30, FEMA issued this statement:

"(Dededo, Guam) -- Disaster Assistance has been expanded for Chuuk State to help those victims who suffered damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Chata'an, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today. Damage to Chuuk, one of the states

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30 Jul 2002

Philippines
Philippines: Terminal report on floods due to monsoon rains

Report
— Government of the Philippines
I. START OF OCCURRENCE: July 6, 2002
II. AFFECTED AREAS

Regions: 5 (NCR, CAR, I, III & IV)

Provinces: 16

Cities: 26

Municipalities: 184

Barangays: 2,356

III. NUMBER OF EVACUATION CENTERS: 310

a.) Total number of existing evacuation centers: 4

b.) Total number of closed evacuation centers: 306

IV. NUMBER OF AFFECTED FAMILIES AND PERSONS

a.) Total number of affected families: 483,595

b.) Total number of affected persons: 2,278,341

V. NUMBER OF FAMILIES AND PERSONS SERVED (CUMULATIVE)*

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28 Jul 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: Infection concerns mount in Chuuk following tropical storm Chata'an

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By Mark-Alexander Pieper

HAG=C5TÑA, Guam (July 28, 2002 - Pacific Sunday News)---The medical situation in Chuuk is worsening, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doctor.

Infections and contagious diseases are now a big worry for relief organizations helping the island state to recover from Tropical Storm Chata'an. The storm's torrential rains July 2 triggered

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25 Jul 2002

Micronesia (Federated States of)
Micronesia: Kosraeans provide disaster relief for Chuuk

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By Olivier Wortel
For Variety

OKAT, Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia (July 25, 2002 -- Marianas Variety)---Three containers were shipped from Kosrae to Chuuk as part of an effort to help with food, clothing, water, fuel, and medical needs in the wake of tropical storm Chata'an.

A special disaster relief task force was quickly mobilized on the island and, as stated by Singkitchy George,

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19 Jul 2002

Guam
Typhoon Chata'an Guam public damage hits $59.9 million

Report
— East-West Center
From Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies/University of Hawai'i

By Mark-Alexander Pieper

HAG=C5TÑA, Guam (July 19, 2002 - Pacific Daily News) - The tally of damage the island incurred during Typhoon Chata'an has risen to $59.9 million, according to preliminary assessments from the Office of Civil Defense.

"Remember, this number is for public facilities. It does not include damage to nonprofit organizations, private schools or businesses," said Maj. Gen. Benny Paulino, adjutant general

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19 Jul 2002

Lesotho + 6 others
UMCOR Hotline 19 Jul 2002: Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Micronesia

Report
— United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Extracted from UMCOR Hotline 19 Jul 2002
The Council of Bishops has called for a Churchwide Appeal for Southern Africa Famine. Churches are asked to take three special offerings for famine relief, choosing one Sunday each in July, August, and September. Nearly 13 million people in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe are facing famine. Thousands of the most vulnerable-children, older adults, pregnant women, and those who are ill-have already died. UMCOR has sent grants to help provide food in Malawi and Zimbabwe, but much more is needed. In addition to emergency
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19 Jul 2002

Philippines
Philippines: Speed up national road maintenance in typhoon-hit areas, Datumanong orders

Report
— Government of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Simeon A. Datumanong has ordered agency field officials to carry out immediate maintenance work on national roads damaged by monsoon rains and typhoons "Gloria" and "Hambalos" that recently hit the country.
Datumanong also directed DPWH maintenance crews to use all available equipment to clear national roads from landslides, debris and fallen trees.

He also asked field officials to thoroughly assess damages to public infrastructure, particularly bridge sub-structures,

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