270
emergency response kits stored in Tonga by the Rotary club were sent to Ha’apai
last weekend to aid residents in their recovery from Cyclone Ian.
The
emergency response kits, worth $162.000 (NZD) were
donated to the National Emergency Office (NEMO) by Rotary
New Zealand in partnership with the Nuku’alofa Rotary Club in November last
year 2013. The pre-disaster preparations were supported by the New Zealand
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Rotary New
Zealand (Rotary New Zealand World Community Services) is a New Zealand
humanitarian aid company that helps facilitate humanitarian aid projects around
the world.
One
emergency response kit , packed into a 76 litre durable plastic box, contains
items such as a first aid kit, clothing and bedding for a family of four,
personal hygiene tools (tooth brushes & pastes, soap,
sanity towels), clothesline pegs, candles and matches, a machete, hammer,
nails, and shovel. Each kit is worth about NZD600.
The
Nuku’alofa Rotary Club has supported the effort and the Fua’amotu Scenic Hotel
has provided storage space for the emergency response kits.
The
Nuku‘alofa Rotary Club's director of international projects is Dr
'Amanaki Fakakovikaetau.
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From left, Paula
Finau Project Manager for NEMO, ‘Amanaki
Fakakovikaetau International Director for Rotary Club of Nuku‘alofa and
Lieutenant Commander Sione Lino Acting Commander for the Navy of HMAF. Masefield Naval
Base, Touliki. 21 January, 2014
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