Vanuatu: Tropical Cyclones Judy & Kevin: International Deployed Assets (As of 29 March 2023)

OVERVIEW

Two category 4 tropical cyclones (JUDY and KEVIN) which hit Vanuatu on the 1 and 3 March, a State of Emergency was declared by national authorities in the provinces of Mera Lava, Penama, Ambrym, Paama, Shefa and Tafea, which was then extended to the entire country on 5 March. The Government of Vanuatu (GoV) reported that 251,346 people have been affected by the cyclones (about 80% of the total population). Updated reports (28th March) from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), signal that there are currently 983 people in the 38 active Evacuation Centers in Shefa and Tafea (222 households), while 812 people (130 households) are placed in host households. Over 4,000 affected households (HH) have been reached with Emergency Shelter distributions in Shefa (2960 HH) and Tafea (1156 HH) Provinces; The Shelter Cluster strategy V1 focusing on Priority one area, with a target of 15,000 HH, has been agreed and shared with partners. In response to needs on the ground, the international community responded to the request by the Vanuatu Government to assist with lifesaving activities and supporting the government response being led by the National Disaster Management Office.