Live tsunami siren testing will be held this morning
The National Disaster Management Office will be carrying out live tsunami siren testing in the Suva to Lami Corridor at 11 this morning. In a statement the NDMO has ma
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Relief supplies on its way to the Lau Group
Two government vessels left last night for the Lau Group to deliver relief supplies to six villages that were affected by the Tongan volcanic eruption last Saturday. W
Ministry for National Disaster Management receives donations from the New Zealand High Commission
The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Fiji, Charlotte Darlow officially handed over items including VHF analogue repeaters, power supply units, antennas, feeder cables,
89-year-old Moce woman passes away while returning from high ground
An 89-year-old woman from Moce in Lau had unfortunately passed away on Sunday while moving back to her home after the tsunami advisory following the volcanic eruption in
TC Cody is the first cyclone that has become so politicized – Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says TC Cody is the first cyclone that has become so politicized and one can bet that this is because this is an election
People living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash
The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo
People living in maritime islands within Eastern Division urged to take measures to avoid any exposure to airborne ash
The National Disaster Management Office says people living in maritime islands within the Eastern Division have to take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any expo
Do not panic but listen to the advice and prepare accordingly – Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says their advice to people is do not panic and prepare accordingly following confirmation by the Fiji Meteorological Serv
NDMO starts disinfecting flood affected areas
Disinfection of flood affected areas have started as a measure to avoid the spread of diseases like Leptospirosis, Typhoid and Dengue Fever that are common after a natura
Seruiratu tells officials to carry out assessments quickly and leave no one out
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has told Commissioners and other government officials to carry out their assessments quickly and ensure no one is left out
4,069 people currently in 156 evacuation centres
4,069 people are currently taking shelter in 156 evacuation centres. There are 106 evacuations centres open in the Western Division, 33 in the Central Division, 1 in t
Government currently carrying out assessment on the need of evacuees
Minister for Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says the government will be looking into the needs of the people in evacuation centres and assessments are ongoing. He
Water level rising in Rewa River and NDMO wants people living nearby to move
The water level is rising in the Rewa River. The National Disaster Management Office says people who live near the Rewa River are strongly encouraged to move to safet
226 people currently in evacuation centres
226 people are currently taking shelter in evacuation centres around the country. There are 28 evacuations centres open in the Western Division while 2 are open in the
Usamate says they want to ensure all communities in Fiji are Tsunami Ready by 2030
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Infrastructure and Meteorological Services Jone Usamate says they are working together with the National Disaster Management Off
Live tsunami siren test for Suva-Lami corridor at 11am today
A live tsunami siren test will be conducted for the Suva to Lami corridor at 11am today by the National Disaster Management Office. NDMO says they are testing the func
It is no secret that natural disasters are a leading cause of food insecurity - Dimuri
The Agriculture sector suffered losses estimated at $146.5 million with 75% crop damage during Tropical Cyclone Yasa in 2020. This was highlighted by the Acting Deputy
Four Divisional Commissioners awarded with the 50th independence anniversary commemorative medals
Staff members of the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Office got together to celebrate the success of recent achievements of fo
Disaster preparedness is conducted simultaneously throughout the four divisions – Seruiratu
Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu has highlighted that disaster preparedness is conducted simultaneously throughout the four divisions. He says they are
Since 2000, more than 60 people have passed away during a natural disaster – Seruiratu
Historical analysis of natural disasters in Fiji from 2000 revealed that more than 60 people have died during a natural disaster. This was highlighted by the Minister
We are at 60% in our disaster readiness check – Seruiratu
With one to three severe tropical cyclones likely to affect Fiji during the 2021/2022 cyclone season, Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says they are at 60%