The plan was drafted by the Solomon Islands Government and humanitarian partners and was presented to donors on 7 March. SB$24 million of funding requirements remain unmet. A further SB$30.8 million has been identified for reconstruction activities. While emergency shelter and WASH needs are being met, the costly medium and longer term reconstruction of homes and rehabilitation of water systems will require additional funding.

Aid agencies continue to provide hygiene kits and safe water to affected people whilst traditional water sources are being rehabilitated.

Highlights

• Town water supply to Graciosa Bay and Lata has been repaired.

• Lata wharf is operational but will require further repairs to ensure its long term safety and functionality.

• Access to safe water supply and sanitation and displacement of affected communities remain main concerns.

• The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has reported increasing amounts of antisocial behavior

Highlights

· Solomon Islands Government has declared a State of Disaster for Santa Cruz Islands in Temotu Province

· Nine people have been confirmed dead

· 700 households have been affected, displacing 3,500 people

· The first relief supplies along with assessment and medical personnel arrived in Temotu Province this afternoon

Climate Risk and Adaptation Country Profile

COUNTRY OVERVIEW

21 September 2010

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation's disaster response system and increases the ability of national societies to respond to disasters.

CHF 74,976 has been allocated from the

Red Cross is currently assisting vulnerable community members as part of its cyclone recovery work.

Local Red Cross volunteers began targeted outreach today to establish contact with residents in and around areas hit by Cyclone Ului.

Executive director in Queensland Greg Goebel says a particular focus for volunteers will be checking on isolated and elderly residents.

"We have a good sense of how people in the city centres have been affected," Mr Goebel said, "however we are yet to determine the full impact on residents in outlying communities."

1. The Event

Tropical Cyclone Watch Advice Number Three issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service at 11:00 am this morning 19th march 2010.

All Tropical Cyclone Watch advisories for Rennell/Bellona province are now cancelled.

At 11:00 am this morning, Tropical Cyclone Ului with a central pressure of 980 hectopascals was located near Latitude 16.7 Degrees South and Longitude 156.9 Degrees East. This is approximately 380 Nautical Miles South-Southwest of Rennell Island. Tropical Cyclone