Tonga: Tropical Cyclone Ian Situation Report No. 5 (as of 5 February 2014)

Highlights

• The Government has released a three-month response plan with funding requirements totaling TOP 28.4 million (US$15.1 million), of which TOP 23.7 million ($12.6 million) remains unmet.

• Detailed assessments have been finalized across Agriculture, WASH, Health and Protection.

• 950 farming households have been impacted and are in need of assistance.

• There has been extensive damage to staple crops, such as cassava, plantain, breadfruit and coconut.

• Significant damage to livelihoods, particularly fisherman, weavers, tourism operators and small businesses.

• 15 evacuation centres remain open with around 400 people.

• Assistance continues to be provided by the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) with the support of line ministries, development and humanitarian partners.