STATE OF NATURAL DISASTER EXTENDED IN CYCLONE RAVAGED AREAS

27/03/2016

The State of Natural Disaster in cyclone ravaged parts of Fiji has been extended for another month.

On the recommendation of the National Emergency Committee, Cabinet has agreed to extend the existing state of natural disaster for an additional 30 days effective from today, 21 March 2016.

This declaration applies only to the so-called Red Zone or those areas severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston. They are highlighted on the accompanying map and separate list of locations and include:

The northern Yasawas, Bua, Wainunu, Wailevu,Vaturova,Tunuloa, Savusavu, Rabi, Wainikeli Cakaudrove,Koro,Gau,Ovalau,Verata,Wainibuka, Nakorotububu,Saivou, Rakiraki,Tavua, Ba and the northern Lau group including Vanua Balavu.

The declaration does not include other areas of the country outside the Red Zone, which were largely unaffected by Cyclone Winston and where normal regulations apply.

This extension will allow officials to continue to provide focussed relief and rehabilitation support in affected areas, where basic services and facilities are limited including housing, water and electricity.

This extension will be in effect until 19 April 2016.

(Click here to view a list & the map of affected areas included in the Red Zone)