Highlights

• 11,676 remain in Evacuation Centers in the Northern, Central and Western Divisions in Fiji.

• Preliminary assessments of damage to crops and livestock in Fiji is estimated to be US$30 million.

• 6,000 people remain in 40 Evacuation Centers in Samoa.

• Assessments have indicated $4.1 million in damages to school infrastructure in Samoa.

Highlights

• The Ministry of Police in Samoa has confirmed that there have been four casualties and eight people remain missing.

• The main water treatment plant in Samoa has suffered major damages and access to water is yet to be restored.

• The island of Upolo in Samoa remains without electricity and reports suggest it may take months to reconnect the entire island.

• Tropical Cyclone Evan (TC Evan) is forecast to pass Wallis and Futuna as a Category 4 tropical cyclone tonight.

Executive Summary

Period covered by this final report: October 2009 to May 2011

Appeal budget: CHF 2,506,429

Final appeal coverage: 101.5 per cent

Appeal history

• On 30 September 2009, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) allocated CHF 325,134 from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the Samoa Red Cross Society’s operation.

TWELVE MONTH CONSOLIDATED REPORT COVERING October 2009 through September 2010

Appeal target (current): CHF 2,469,064 (USD 2.45 million or EUR 1.63 million): with this Ops Update, the

appeal is being extended from 18 months to 24 months. <click here to view the attached Revised Emergency Appeal

Budget>

Appeal coverage: With 106% contributions received to date, the appeal is fully covered and additional support is not required; <click here to go directly to the updated donor response

On his first official visit to Samoa, Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs Richard Marles launched the initiative, which will assist in search and rescue, recovery, sea patrols, water-based medical evacuations and provide first aid support.

The Australian funding will provide specialised equipment, technical training and help with the establishment of the team.

"The creation of a local volunteer

FOUR MONTH CONSOLIDATED REPORT COVERING October 2009 through January 2010

Appeal target (current): CHF 2,469,064 (USD 2.45 million or EUR 1.63 million);

Appeal coverage: With 103% contributions received to date, the appeal is fully covered and no additional support is required;

Appeal history:

- A Revised Emergency Appeal was launched on 26 October seeking CHF 2,469,064 (USD 2.45 million and EUR 1.63 million) to assist 5,000 people (625 families) for 18 months.

- A Preliminary Emergency Appeal was

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 fully covered and no additional support is required;

Appeal history:

- A Revised Emergency Appeal was launched on 26 October seeking CHF 2,469,064 (USD 2.45 million and EUR 1.63 million) to assist 5,000 people (625 families) for 18 months. <click here to view the attached Revised Emergency Appeal Budget>

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, the appeal is fully covered, and no additional support is required;

Appeal history:

- A Revised Emergency Appeal as launched on 26 October seeking CHF2,469,064 (USD 2.45 million and EUR 1.63 million) to assist 5000 people (625 families) for 18 months

- A Preliminary Emergency Appeal