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Tropical Cyclone Pam Updates
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As you will be aware, Kiribati, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam.
You will find below a list of updates in Pacific Disaster Net (www.pacificdisaster.net) on Tropical Cyclone Pam (as at
22/07/2015).
The list of documents related to TC Pam is available online at http://www.pacificdisaster.net/dox/TC_Pam_2015.pdf
and will be regularly updated and shared.
We welcome your contributions to Pacific Disaster Net so please do send us documents and information about
Tropical Cyclone Pam (and disaster risk management in the Pacific region) via email to sereimak@spc.int
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Lessons learnt from Tropical Cyclone Pam for Tafea Provincial Disaster Committee
The people of Vanuatu are facing frequent natural hazards and a complex and changing environment. Tafea province
comprises five islands and while the largest island is Erromango, the most populated is Tanna. CARE with funding
from the Australian Government led the facilitation of a workshop for the Tafea Provincial Government to undertake
a Lessons Learned of the 2015 Cyclone Pam emergency response in Tafea Province. The Lessons Learned workshop
was held in the Tafea Provincial government offices in Isangel on 11 and 12 June 2015
Tafea Provincial Disaster Committee
Tafea : Tafea Provincial Disaster Committee, 2015. 46 p. [55. p] : col. ill.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_2015_Lessons_Learnt_Tafea_23062015.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16406.html
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Key lessons from the agriculture response to Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam
The Risk and Resilience Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB)
immediately activated its long-existing Food Security & Agriculture Cluster1 to coordinate the relief and recovery
response. The overall purpose of the workshop was to identify how, based on the wide array of experiences and
lessons from Cyclone Pam, the RRU/FSAC is able to perform better in future disaster contexts. Summarized here are
10 key lessons and recommendations gathered from over thirty participants representing Government of Vanuatu,
local and international NGOs, development partners and the private sector
Vanuatu. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries, Biosecurity (Annex 1-2 : p. 6-8)
[Port Vila] : RRU, 2015. 8 p. : col. ill.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_2015_FSAC_Lessons_Learned.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16281.html
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Tropical Cyclone Pam : lessons learned workshop report. Gender and Protection Cluster
The Gender & Protection Cluster in Vanuatu was formed on 13 March 2014 and is led by the?
Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) and co-led by CARE International and Save the Children. The
Gender and Protection cluster was active in the lead up and response to TC Pam. A one-day workshop was convened
on Tuesday 5th May 2015 at the Melanesian Hotel, Vanuatu. The objectives of the workshop were (1) To discuss
1how the Gender and Protection cluster worked well and what could have been improved in the preparation and
response to TC Pam focusing on the areas of: Assessment, Coordination and Reporting and (2) To make
recommendations for to the upcoming NDMO Lessons Learned Workshop
[Vanuatu. Ministry of Justice and Community Services]
[Port Vila] : MoJCS, 2015. 26 p. : col. ill. Annex 1-5 : p. 14-26
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_2015_Lessons_Learned_Report050515.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16280.html
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Tropical Cyclone Pam Humanitarian Action Plan ; period May 2015 - July 2015
The Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP) builds on, and replaces, the Flash Appeal launched on 24 March, and is based on
the results of the Second Phase Harmonized Needs Assessment. The Government-led Clusters focus their activities
on one primary Strategic Objective: meeting the remaining life-saving and protection needs of 158,000 people in 23
islands over the next three months. The emergency response phase will gradually phase out during the timeframe of
this plan
United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
[Port Vila] : OCHA, 2015. 55 p. Annex : p. 55
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150501_HAP_May_July.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16265.html
URL : http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/vanuatu_tc_pam_hap.pdf
Situation Reports
To go to a specific list of Situation Reports click on:
Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Sitreps
Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre Situation Reports
Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office
UNOCHA Sitreps
UNICEF sitreps
Humanity Road Sitreps
Save the Children
World Health Organisation (WHO) Sitrep
Logistics Cluster situation update
Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Sitrep
Tuvalu sitrep
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Sitrep
World Food Organisation (WFP) Sitrep
Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) Sitrep
Also see: IFRC Updates, Vanuatu Food Security Cluster updates, Vanuatu Logistics Cluster Updates, Assessment
Reports, Vanuatu Health Cluster, Other Sources
2Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Situation Reports
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 21 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report 21. This report covers the period from 13 and 14 April 2015.
Coinciding with the recent rains in Port Vila, we have seen an increase in numbers of individuals approaching the
NDMO directly requesting tarpaulins. Shelter Cluster partners are expediting the distribution of remaining tarpaulin
stocks through the area councils in Port Vila to help meet the outstanding needs. Key shelter messaging has also
been provided through various channels to try and improve information flow to affected communities
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/04/14, 21)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 7 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150414_NDMO_Sitrep21.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16207.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2021%2016%20April
%202015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 20 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 20. The distributions of shelter assistance for 13,650 households
have either taken place or are underway. This assistance is coordinated by the Shelter Cluster
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/04/10, 20)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 8 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150410_NDMO_Sitrep_20.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16443.html
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 19 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 19. The second push of food is targeting distribution to more than
200,000 individuals in Shefa, Tafea, Malampa (Paama and Ambrym) and Torba (Mere Lava). The key messages for
recipient beneficiaries were published 8 April and broadcast by radio, outlining what households should expect
during the distribution process. Updates on progress will be broadcast daily
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 9 p. Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/04/09, 19
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150409_NDMO_Sitrep_19.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16439.html
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 18 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 18, 7 April 2015. State of emergency in the whole of
Vanuatu has been extended through 12 April. The second phase assessments commenced on 6 April with
five teams sailing north to assess Penama, Malampa and southern Torba provinces
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/04/07,
18)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 9 p.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150407_NDMO_Sitrep_18.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16138.html
URL :
3http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2018%207%20
April%202015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 17 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 17, 5 April 2015. Measles campaign led by the Ministry Of
Health (MOH) with support from UNICEF and WHO is currently underway. VUV 30 million has been spent
by Public Works Department to date on emergency road clearance with early estimates indicating VUV 124
million (one quarter of annual roads budget) needed for rapid response alone. Medium to long term costs
yet to be estimated. The second phase assessments will commence 6 April, with five teams sailing north to
assess Penama, Malampa and southern Torba provinces. An additional six teams deploying on the 7 April.
All of these teams will be debriefed on 9 April. Cluster leads are working on preparation of their
comprehensive harmonized assessment report. All clusters will submit a one-pager on key findings from
first round of assessments by cluster on the 7 April. The harmonised assessment report will be finalised by
the 23 April. The PDNA will also be issued on the 23 April. Government will then formulate the overall
recovery plan
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/04/5, 17)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 8 p.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150417_NDMO_Sitrep_17.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16137.html
URL :
http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2017%205%20
April%202015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 16 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 16, 3 April 2015. The NZ defence forces together with
WASH Cluster partners have supplied tanks & water to communities in Epi, South Nalema, Port Qumi, Sara,
Antuan, Nuvi and Laba, reaching 1,500 people. The Early Warning Surveillance System for health is
currently implemented by the Ministry of Health in the affected areas. Shelter Cluster pooling resources in
order to meet the gaps in assistance in urban and peri-urban areas in Port Vila as well as shelter assistance
gaps in Maewo and Mere Lava islands (Penama Province) and Epi and Efira islands (Shefa Province).
Current estimates based on the most recent damage assessment and distribution information from cluster
agencies and from the Shefa Provincial Government are: 13,409 houses were damaged and in need of
shelter assistance. Shelter distribution has taken place or is underway to 7,671 households in Shefa, Tafea,
Malampa and Penama provinces
United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation
Report ; 2015/04/3, 16)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 8 p.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150417_NDMO_Sitrep_16.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16141.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2016%203%20
April%202015.pdf
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4Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 15 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 15, 31 March 2015. Community-based, Government-led
assessments in affected areas are now underway. There are now 11 teams deployed across 13 islands in
Shefa and Tafea provinces, using Vanuatu Government personnel in partnership with Australian, French
and New Zealand military assets alongside Tonga and Solomon Island Patrol boats and commercial assets
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/31,
15)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 8 p.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150331_NDMO_Sitrep_15.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16139.html
URL :
http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2015%2031%20
March%202015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 14 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 14, 30 March 2015. The first round of food distributions is now
almost completed in the Shepherd islands, and on smaller islands surrounding Efate and Epi Island in Shefa Province,
as well as for the islands of Aneityum and Aniwa in Tafea Province and Paama in Malampa Province. The State of
Emergency and the curfew are now lifted
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/30, 14)
Port Vila : National Disaster Management Office, 2015. 9 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150330_NDMO_Sitrep_14.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16069.html
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 13 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 13, 27 March 2015. Significant populations in and around urban and
peri-urban areas of Port Vila are now being assisted with shelter and non-food items, including kitchen sets,
tarpaulins and tools. Government-led food distributions have almost completed on Efate Island, reaching
approximately 92,000 people
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/27, 13)
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 8 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150327_NDMO_Sitrep_13.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16105.html
URL :
http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2013%2027%20March%2
02015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 12 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 12. This
report covers the period from 26 March 2015. On 26 March, Government food packages were dispatched to
Aneityum utilising four Australian Blackhawk helicopters. The Australian Naval Logistics/Supply Ship HMAS Tobruk is
currently off the coast of Tanna. Once docked, HMAS Tobruk will unload stores and commence operation of its water
purification unit. New Zealand Defence Force Logistic/Supply vessel HMNZS Canterbury was loaded with relief
supplies on 26 March in Port Vila and departed for Epi
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/26, 12)
5Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 13 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150326_NDMO_Sitrep_12.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16043.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2012%2026%20March%
202015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 11 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu NDMO (National Disaster Management Office) situation report 11. Tropical Cyclone Pam. 25 March 2015.
On 24 March the Prime Minister and the Humanitarian Coordinator for Vanuatu Ms Osnat Lubrani launched a
humanitarian response Flash Appeal. The Appeal seeks US$29.9 million for humanitarian operations until 24 June. As
at 25 March, OCHA’s Financial Tracking Service (FTS) recorded US$$16 million in financial contributions from donors.
Of this total, US$2.3 million was contributed to the Flash Appeal. Governments continue to support the cyclone
response, including with military air and sea assets and personnel
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 7 p. : some col. ill.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150325_NDMO_Sitrep_11.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16035.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2011%2025%20March%
202015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 10 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 10, 23 March 2015. Humanitarian partners continue working
closely together under Government leadership via the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) to enact the
Government’s response plan to Tropical Cyclone Pam. On 23 March approximately 22 metric tonnes of relief items
arrived in Port Vila on HMAS Tobruk. Items included hygiene kits, blankets, sleeping mats, tarps, shelter kits, bed
nets, buckets and aqua tabs
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/23, 10)
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 7 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150323_NDMO_Sitrep_10.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15991.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%2010%2023%20March%
202015.pdf
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NDMO Coordination Meeting ; Minutes 7.40hrs, Tuesday 24th March 2015 [Vanuatu TC Pam]
Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Coordination Meeting minutes, Tuesday 24th March 2015.
Water trucking is continuing, 10 generators are now located on Tanna providing water access from bore system, an
officer has been located to Tanna to ensure the maintenance of the link between the island and the coordination
team
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 5 p.
Download :
http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150324_NDMO_Coordination_meeting.pd
f
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6Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 9 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 9. This
report covers the period from 21 March 2015. Humanitarian partners are working closely together under
Government leadership via the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) to enact the Government’s response
plan to Tropical Cyclone Pam. The plan builds on the assistance provided to communities affected by the cyclone
since 14 March. The NDMO has engaged air and sea assets to deliver life-saving relief items to some of the hardest
hit islands, based on Government-led initial joint rapid assessments conducted from 17 to 20 March
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/22, 9)
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 6 p. : some col. ill.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150322_NDMO_Sitrep_9.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15909.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%209%2021%20March%2
02015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 8 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 8. This
report covers the period from 20 March 2015. The Government of Vanuatu has prioritised Shelter, Water, Health
and Food assistance for the initial emergency response. Transport of relief items to provinces is now underway. The
Vanuatu Government purchased food to the value of VTU 96 million. Food assistance program will target 33,365
households (162,000 people) in affected regions. 3,995 people are currently housed in 39 evacuation centres in and
around Port Vila. Polio, Tetanus and Measles campaign led by Ministry of Health (MOH) with support from UNICEF
and WHO are underway. The Vanuatu Mobile Force is providing ongoing support to water trucking on Efate. Clean
drinking water remains a critical need. Sixteen people are now confirmed dead
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/20, 8)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 7 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150320_NDMO_Sitrep_8.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15916.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%208%2020%20March%2
02015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 7 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 7. This
report covers the period from 19 March 2015. The Vanuatu Government is continuing to coordinate the response to
Tropical Cyclone Pam, including overseeing the development of a consolidated National Distribution Plan, to be
finalized on 20 March 2015. The Government authorised the transport of relief supplies required for life-saving
purposes to the provinces. It has also authorized life-saving assistance such as the supply of health items, emergency
food and water. Distribution of other relief supplies will be authorized once the government endorses the National
Distribution Plan
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/20, 7)
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 11 p. : some col. ill.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150320_NDMO_Sitrep_7.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15908.html
URL :
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%207%2019%20March%2
02015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 6 [Vanuatu NDMO]
7Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 7. This
report covers the period from 18 March 2015. The Vanuatu Government continues to manage and coordinate relief
efforts across all affected areas. Joint Rapid Assessments carried out in Tanna, Erromango, Anatom, Futuna, Epi, and
Emae on 18 March. Australian Defense Force, ADF compiled and issued a national damage assessment in support of
coordination
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/20, 6)
Port Vila : NDMO, 2015. 8 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150318_NDMO_Sitrep_6.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15915.html
URL :
http://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%206%2018%20March%20
2015.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 5 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu NDMO (National Disaster Management Office) situation report 3. Tropical Cyclone Pam. 17 March 2015.
The Government is working closely with all stakeholders to get a coordinated and effective assessment process
firmly in place. Two assessment teams left on 17 March to for Erromango and Tanna islands in Tafea Province. A
third team will leave tomorrow for Tanna. The information gathered will be used as a baseline to inform further
response decisions. The joint initial rapid assessment flight 18 March to Tanna will also incorporate the medical
evacuation of a young girl with a head injury. Medical staff from Vanuatu and an Australian Medical Assistance Team
(AUSMAT) will provide medical aid in Tanna and transfer the girl to Port Vila hospital where she can receive more
specialised care
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO Tropical Cyclone Situation Report ; 2015/03/17, 5)
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 5 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150317_NDMO_Sitrep5.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 4 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 4. This
report covers the period from 16 March 2015. Category 5 Cyclone Pam has caused widespread, severe damage and
loss of life through the country, particularly in the Central and Southern regions, which experienced a direct hit.
State of Emergency has been declared for Shefa Province. This is likely to be extended to Tafea and other Provinces
as information comes in
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/16, 4)
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 10 p. : some col. ill.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150316_NDMO_Sitrep_4.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15910.html
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https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/system/files/documents/files/Vanuatu%20Sitrep%204%2016%20March%2
02015_0.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 3 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Vanuatu NDMO (National Disaster Management Office) situation report 3. Tropical Cyclone Pam. 14 March 2015. On
Thursday 12 March Cyclone Pam entered Vanuatu Territorial Waters, causing wide spread damage and at least 6
confirmed fatalities (death toll likely to increase as reports come in). Many families had to be evacuated before and
during the cyclone, and many people are now displaced and living with host families, as well as in evacuation
centres. The total impact is still largely unknown, as 5 Cyclone Pam has just exited Tafea Province and
communications networks are down across the country
8Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO Tropical Cyclone Situation Report ; 2015/03/14, 3 )
[Port Vila] : NDMO, 2015. 9 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_PAM_20150314_NDMO_sitrep3.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15787.html
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 2 [Vanuatu NDMO]
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) situation report 2. This
report covers the period from 10 March 2015. Tropical Cyclone Pam Category 4 enters Vanuatu territorial waters on
the afternoon of 12 March 2013 with its center, 230km east of Torba Province. 262000 people are now estimated to
be at risk. Six evacuation centers have been opened
Vanuatu. National Disaster Management Office. (Vanuatu NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/14, 2)
Port Vila : National Disaster Management Office, 2015. 11 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150314_NDMO_Sitrep2.pdf
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Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre : Tanna ; Situation Report no. 5 [Vanuatu TC Pam]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam, Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre, Tanna situation report 5, 2
April 2015. Food assistance has now reached approximately 27,000 people. The NDMO multi-cluster rapid
assessment teams arrived via Port Vila aboard a Solomon Islands Naval patrol boat, for a two day mission.
They were briefed by the Secretary General and Controller on the overall situation and the importance of
their roles. The French military provided support with transportation around Tanna and to the islands
Vanuatu. Tafea Provincial Government. (Vanuatu Tafea EOC TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/04/02, 5)
[Tafea] : Tafea Provincial Government, 2015. 3 p.
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EP%205%20%202nd%20%20April%202015.pdf
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Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre : Tanna ; Situation Report no. 4 [Vanuatu TC Pam]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam, Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre, Tanna situation report 4, 18 March
2015. The operation each day continues to become better organised, with more effective planning to better utilise
the limited resources. The arrival of increased ADFengineering personnel and equipment is welcomed particularly as
the French prepare to withdraw
Vanuatu. Tafea Provincial Government. (Vanuatu Tafea EOC TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/18, 4)
[Tafea] : Tafea Provincial Government, 2015. 3 p.
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Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre : Tanna ; Situation Report no. 3 [Vanuatu TC Pam]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam, Tafea Province Emergency Operations Centre, Tanna situation report 3, 26 March
2015. Critical need for oxygen supplies at Lenakal Hospital. The recent medical evacuation to Port Vila of a 2 month
old baby highlighted the urgent need for replacement medical oxygen bottles. Food distributions began on Tanna on
25.03.15 and will continue for the next few days. As NFI supplies arrive they are being added to the distributions
Vanuatu. Tafea Provincial Government. (Vanuatu Tafea EOC TC Pam Situation Report ; 2015/03/26, 3)
[Tafea] : Tafea Provincial Government, 2015. 10 p.
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10Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office Situation Reports
16444
Solomon Islands : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; NEOC situational report no 9 [Solomon Islands NDMO]
Solomon Islands Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report no 9, 24 March 2015. Tropical cyclone Pam left behind sever
devastation in several provinces including Guadalcanal, Malaita, Makira, Temotu and some parts of Isabel province.
Most of the important sectors were severely affected, including agriculture, fisheries, health and infrastructure,
which has a mass negative impact on the livelihood of the local communities
Solomon Islands. National Disaster Management Office. (Solomon Islands NDMO TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/24, 9)
[Honiara] : NDMO, 2015. 7 p.
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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Sitreps
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 17 (as of 8 April 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 17, 8 April 2015. The first round of distributions is nearing
completion, with emergency food assistance having been distributed in 20 of the 23 targeted islands.
Almost 800 metric tons of food has been procured for the second round of distributions. The Government-
led assessment has been finalized. More than 130 enumerators identified humanitarian needs, response
and gaps across the affected areas. 30,000 school-aged children have been affected across the country. In
Tanna Island, some schools still function as evacuation centres.The WASH Cluster has prioritised the
Shepherd Islands for emergency water supply interventions and tarpaulin distributions
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam
Situation Report ; 2015/04/08, 17)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p.
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http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_201500408_OCHA_sitrep17.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16131.html
URL : http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/OCHA_VUT_TCPam_Sitrep17_20150408.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 16 (as of 3 April 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 16, 3 April 2015. Government-led assessment teams returned to Port
Vila from the cyclone-affected islands in Shefa and Tafea provinces on 2 April. Data processing and analysis has
already begun. Vaccination campaigns continue, with 10,900 children having received vaccinations against measles,
as well as deworming and Vitamin A tablets and soap. More than 15,000 insecticide-treated bed nets were
distributed in Shefa Province. Access to clean water remains one of the most pressing humanitarian concerns, with
an estimated 100,000 people in need of safe drinking water. Military assets have been providing critical logistical
support, but a sustainable solution needs to be found for transportation. Food distributions continue, with more
than 26,000 people having been reached during the current round of distribution
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/04/03, 16)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p.
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HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16106.html
URL : http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/OCHA_VUT_TCPam_Sitrep16_20150403.pdf
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 15 (as of 1 April 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 15, 1 April 2015. The first round of Government-led, harmonized
assessments will return by 2 April and will be used to identify residual humanitarian priorities and gaps in life-saving
assistance, as well as early recovery needs. The second and final round of assessments will be deployed around 6
April. As of 1 April, assessments show that Tropical Cyclone Pam destroyed 96 per cent of crops, leaving people with
no alternative food stocks
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/04/01, 15)
[Suva] : UNOCHA, 2015. 7 p.
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HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16092.html
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 14 (as of 30 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 14, 30 March 2015. Planning is ongoing for the second phase of
harmonized multi-cluster needs assessments in cyclone-affected areas. These are due to commence on 1 April and
will be completed by 8 April. The Government informed that schools used as evacuation centres have now reopened
across Vanuatu on 30 March. The Ministry of Education and Training has requested tarpaulins to cover the roofs of
approximately 268 classrooms damaged during the cyclone in Malampa, Torba, Tafea and Shefa provinces
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/30, 14)
[Suva] : UNOCHA, 2015. 7 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150330_OCHA_Sitrep_14.pdf
HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16100.html
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16044
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 13 (as of 27 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 13, 27 March 2015. Medical supplies to restock health posts and the
transportation of food, water, shelter, hygiene and school kits remain priorities. Government-led food distributions,
reaching 92,000 people, are almost completed on Efate Island. Fifteen foreign medical teams are currently covering
eight islands in Shefa, Tafea and Penama provinces
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/27, 13)
Suva : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p.
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16042
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 12 (as of 26 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 12, 26 March 2015. As of 26 March, food was dispatched for more than
160,000 people.Three hospitals in Tafea Province, Sanma Province and Efate Island now have capacity to treat
severely malnourished children. Humanitarian organizations have distributed about 19,000 shelter relief items to
affected islands, mainly to Shefa and Tafea provinces. The distribution of hygiene kits, jerry cans and other water,
sanitation and hygiene (WASH) items is ongoing, currently covering 50-60 per cent of the affected population. More
than one-third of all households on Ambrym Island have received hygiene kits and water purification tablets.
Tropical Cyclone Pam damaged up to 80 per cent of the electricity grid across Vanuatu. As of 26 March, US$18
12million has been received from donors. Of this total,$5.1 million was contributed to the Flash Appeal for Tropical
Cyclone Pam
Gudnitz, Sune United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/26, 12)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p.
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16016
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 11 (as of 25 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 11, 25 March 2015. On 26 March, two boats travelled to Emao, Pele,
and Nguna islands (Shefa Province) to provide phone services for families who have been unable to contact relatives
since the cyclone struck. High-energy biscuits were distributed to 37,000 people in areas with water shortages in
Tafea Province and the outer islands of Shefa Province. ‘Education in Emergency’ supplies, consisting of 570 school
back packs, seven tents, seven recreation and education kits, were sent to Tongoa island (Shefa Province). OCHA
continued distribution tracking to map existing stockpiles, pipelines and gaps in relief supplies. Immediate needs for
30,000 people on Tanna island include fuel and trucks to deliver relief supplies as well as shelter materials to rebuild
damaged houses. As of 25 March, US$18 million has been received from donors. Of this total, $5.1 million was
contributed to the Flash Appeal for Tropical Cyclone Pam
Gudnitz, Sune United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/25, 11)
Suva : OCHA ROP, 2015. 11 p.
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HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/16016.html
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15987
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 10 (as of 24 March 2015) - UNOCHA
This report is produced by the OCHA Regional Office for the Pacific (ROP) in collaboration with humanitarian
partners. It covers the period from 23 to 24 March 2015. The next report will be issued on or around 25 March 2015.
The Vanuatu Flash Appeal, launched on 24 March in Port Vila, seeks US$29.9 million for?
humanitarian operations. About 65 per cent of the population in Shefa and Tafea provinces has no access to safe
drinking water. Up to 96 per cent of crops were destroyed, leaving people with no alternative food stocks. Initial
assessments indicate that over 30 health facilities will need rehabilitation
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/24, 10)
[Suva] : UNOCHA, 2015. 8 p.
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 9 (as of 23 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 9, 23 March 2015. About 166,000 people, including 82,000 children on
22 islands in Vanuatu are estimated to have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam. Around 75,000 people are in
need of shelter; 110,000 people are without access to clean drinking water. Food assistance has been dispatched
and has now reached approximately 120,000 people. Distribution of shelter kits for approximately 15,000 people is
ongoing in the rural areas of Efate Island and has commenced on the Shepherd Islands. Initial Rapid Needs
Assessments have been completed in all the affected provinces. Root crops, which make up at least 80 per cent of
the local food source for the entire population, have been significantly damaged across all affected islands. Around
166,000 people will require food and assistance in agricultural recovery to sustain their livelihoods. All islands in
13Tafea Province and the outer islands of Shefa Province remain high priority areas for water, food, shelter and health
assistance
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/23, 9)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p.
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Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 8 (as of 22 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 8, 22 March 2015. Approximately 14,000 homes have been reported to
be destroyed or damaged throughout the provinces of Penama, Malampa, Shefa and Tafea. While food and water
supplies have been reaching people on the 22 affected islands, more is still required. Initial food packages have been
dispatched to Erromango, Tanna, Aniwa, Futuna and Epi islands, serving approximately 7,400 households. A yacht
arrived in the Shepherd Islands and has started producing 10,000 litres of safe drinking water per day with its on
board water processing unit. Around 4,000 children were vaccinated against measles and received Vitamin A
supplementation. As of 22 March, UN OCHA’s Financial Tracking Service recorded a total of US$10 million in financial
contributions from donors
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/22, 8)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 8 p.
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15911
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 7 (as of 21 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 7, 21 March 2015. Vanuatu’s President has declared a State of
Emergency across all six provinces of Vanuatu, Shelter, food, health and water, sanitation and health (WASH)
remain key needs, Half of Vanuatu’s population, spread over 22 islands, has been affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam,
166,000 people are estimated to be in need of food assistance for the next three months, Estimates indicate that
around 80 per cent of all evacuation centres could be closed if aid, especially emergency shelter and food, is
distributed in communities of origin, Tropical Cyclone Pam has severely compromised the livelihoods of at least 80
per cent of Vanuatu’s rural population, In the highly affected Shepherd Islands, Mataso has been identified as
having the most urgent needs, About 57,000 affected school-age children are receiving relief assistance, Rates of
malnutrition are likely to increase
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/21, 7)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p.
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15912
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 6 (as of 20 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 6, 20 March 2015. Around 166,000 people, more than half of Vanuatu's
population, have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Pam on 22 islands. Food stocks and water reserves are being
exhausted and will not last more than a couple of weeks across the affected islands. The Government-led joint Initial
Rapid Needs Assessments concluded on 20 March. Access to affected communities is still hindered in Emae Island
and in the eastern part of Pentecote Island. An estimated 50-90 per cent of local dwellings have been damaged by
14gale-force winds. Fuel stocks are running low across the affected islands in Vanuatu while electricity is mostly
unavailable and generators are essential. Around 65,000 people are in need of temporary emergency shelter.
Schools postponed classes for two weeks with a start date of 30 March. There is an immediate need for temporary
safe learning spaces for 50,000 to 70,000 children
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/20, 6)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 6 p.
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HTML Link : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/documents/15912.html
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15893
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 5 (as of 19 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 5, 19 March 2015.Distribution of emergency aid continues to
communities identified as in need of urgent assistance. The Government-led joint Initial Rapid Needs Assessments
will continue on 20 March. Priority needs emerging from assessments are for WASH, particularly potable water,
food, shelter and health. A consolidated situation analysis of assessments, which are now 80 per cent complete, will
be produced to inform a Government-led response and distribution plan due to be finalized by 20 March.
Widespread damage to crops has prompted the Government to include seed packs for replanting in planned
distributions. A Flash Appeal will be launched shortly to support ongoing response operations
Gudnitz, Sune United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/19, 5)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 11 p.
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15866
Vanuatu : Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 4 (as of 18 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 4, 18 March 2015. The Government-led joint Initial Rapid Needs
Assessments continued today, indicating an urgent need for food, water, medical supplies, hygiene kits, kitchen kits,
tents and bedding. Emerging aerial images confirm total or near-total destruction of homes, buildings and crops. A
total of 34 schools are being used as evacuation centres on Efate Island and the provinces of Torba and Penama,
which prevents children from attending school. Food supplies in affected areas, particularly in Erromango, are
running critically low. Medicines, body bags and power supplies for hospitals are urgently required. An estimated 60
per cent of the population in Shefa and Tafea provinces has no access to drinking water
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/18, 4)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 8 p.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150318_OCHA_Sitrep4.pdf.pdf
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URL : http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/OCHA_VUT_TCPam_Sitrep4_20150318.docx.pdf
15830
Vanuatu : Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 3 (as of 17 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 3, 17 March 2015. Two teams led by the Government, conducted
assessment missions to two islands in the southern province of Tafea. Aerial assessments continued to find severe
and widespread damage across the bigger islands of Tanna, Erromango and Efate. The re-establishment of
telecommunications remains a priority, together with shelter, water and food. Following significant losses to crops,
farmers require support with replanting. Livestock loss will also need to be compensated. More than 3,370 people
are sheltering in some 48 evacuation centres in Efate. There is an urgent need for shelter kits, including tarpaulins,
15with only 1,400 kits in-country and an estimated 12,000 kits and 24,000 tarpaulins needed
Gudnitz, Sune United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/17, 3)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 6 p. : some col. ill.
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15796
Vanuatu : Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 2 (as of 16 March 2015) - UNOCHA
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 2, 16 March 2015. Aerial assessments have been carried out by military
aircraft from New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand. Despite reports of severe and widespread damage, Shefa
remains the only province declared an emergency at this stage. There are 24 confirmed fatalities, 11 from Tafea, 8
from Efate and 5 from Tanna. 3,300 people are sheltering in 37 evacuation centres in Torba and Penama Provinces,
and the main island of Efate. Radio and telephone communication with outer islands is yet to be established.
Commercial aircraft have resumed flights to Port Vila despite damage to the airport. The UN Disaster Assessment
and Coordination team arrived in Port Vila today, with three personnel from OCHA’s Regional Office for the Pacific,
to support the coordination of incoming humanitarian assistance
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/09, 2)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015. 7 p. : some col. ill.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150316_OCHA_sitrep2.pdf
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Vanuatu : Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam ; situation report no 1 (as of 15 March 2015)
OCHA Tropical Cyclone Pam situation report 1, 15 March 2015. Tropical Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu, hitting the
capital of Port Vila, as an extremely destructive category 5 cyclone on the evening of 13 March, Winds were
estimated to have reached 250kmph with gusts peaking at around 320kmph, causing serious damage to
infrastructure and leaving debris strewn across the capital, Shefa Province has been declared a state of emergency,
with other areas to be determined following aerial assessments, There are six confirmed fatalities, More than 2,000
people are sheltering in over 25 evacuation centres in Efate, Torba and Penama
Gudnitz, Sune. United Nations. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. (OCHA TC Pam Situation Report ;
2015/03/09, 1)
[Suva] : OCHA ROP, 2015, 6 p. : some col. ill.
Download : http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150310_OCHA_sitrep1.pdf
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15843
OCHA Flash update 2 : Vanuatu severe tropical cyclone Pam, 13 March 2015
The eye of TC Pam has moved westward of the expected track. This has placed several islands of the Vanuatu
archipelago directly in the path of the very destructive eye region of this cyclone. The Pacific Humanitarian Team is
preparing to support the government-led response to the cyclone, and continues to preposition staff and stocks both
in country and within the region
Coates, Karina
[Suva] : UNOCHA Regional Office for the Pacific, 2015. 1 p.
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http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150313_OCHA_Flash_Update2.pdf
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17United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Sitreps
16213
UNICEF working with Vanuatu Government to support national birth registration campaign
20 April 2015. Thousands of children affected by Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu will receive new birth certificates through
a national campaign launched this month by UNICEF and the Government of Vanuatu - via the Ministries of Justice,
Internal Affairs and Youth and Sports. The campaign, which will target 7000 children on 15 islands in six provinces,
will promote birth registration for children whose births have not been registered, and re-issue certificates for
children whose legal documents were destroyed when Cyclone Pam
Waradi, Vika UNICEF
[Port Vila] : UNICEF, 2015. 2 p.
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http://www.pacificdisaster.net/pdnadmin/data/original/VUT_TC_Pam_20150420_UNICEF_birth_registration.pdf
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URL : http://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/1852_23989.html
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Cyclone Pam humanitarian situation report 13 ; 2 - 4 April 2015 [UNICEF]
Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam, UNICEF situation report 13. 10,865 children have been immunized for measles in
Shefa and Sanma Provinces. 2,572 children in Shefa Province now have access to temporary learning spaces through
UNICEF support
United Nations. International Childrens Emergency Fund. (UNICEF Situation Report ; 2015/04/04, 13)
[Port Vila] : UNICEF, 2015. 10 p.
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Cyclone Pam humanitarian situation report 9 ; 23-24 March 2015 [UNICEF]
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) situation report 9, 23-24 March 2015. Children,
especially those in the hardest-to-reach islands are in serious danger right now, says Karen Allen, UNICEF Pacific
Representative
United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund. (UNICEF Situation Report ; 2015/03/24, 9), 2015. 7 p.
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Cyclone Pam Humanitarian Situation Report 5 : 18 March 2015 - UNICEF
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) situation report 5, 18 March 2015. WASH supplies
for 2,000 families handed over to provincial government in Tanna Island by UNICEF, 48 cartons of health supplies
arrived in Port Vila by air, and 5 containers ready for dispatch with WASH, health, education supplies, 3,370 people
are in evacuation centres (Source: National Disaster Management Office) but registration confirmation is still
awaited from all islands, UNICEF supported measles immunisation campaign continues in Port Vila and Efate,
Supplies ready for flight to Tuvalu, where up to 42% of families in northern islands had homes, crops, water sources,
public and private services all damaged, For the country of Solomon Islands, aerial assessment shows damage not
extensive, although situation on ground is not confirmed, UNICEF has committed WASH & other supplies in response
to Solomon Islands NDMO call for assistance for people in Malaita, Temotu, Guadalcanal, Isabel and Makira
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