Pacific: Tropical Cyclone Evan Situation Report No. 3 (as of 17 Dec 2012)

Highlights

• Extensive damage is feared after Tropical Cyclone Evan passed right over the western coastline of Fiji, one of the most populated areas.

• There is no detailed information available as yet as communication systems are affected in addition to power and water supply.

• Evacuation Centers in Fiji are currently hosting 8,416 people.

• The Fijian Government has requested international assistance.

• Government of Samoa has declared a State of Emergency for the next 30 days.

• The number of people in Evacuation Centers in Samoa has risen to 7,739.