The government has distributed food rations and non-food items including shelter kits and tarpaulins in the first phase of deployment in Vatulele where a total of 261 houses were either destroyed or partially damaged.
The National Disaster Management Office says the first phase was done on the 14th of April.
They say the second phase is ready for deployment and when the government vessel is currently in Kadavu returns, then it will leave for Vatulele.
A total of 81 houses were destroyed and 180 houses were partially damaged in Vatulele during TC Harold.
The NDMO says 34 houses were destroyed in Ekubu village, 18 houses in Taunovo Village, 11 houses in Lomanikaya village, and 18 houses were destroyed in Bouwaqa Village.
