Solomon Islands calling for assistance and Rotary responds

At least 16 people have died in flooding in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara - and there are fears the death toll will rise as the weather worsens.
The Solomon Islands National Emergency Operations Centre estimate more than ten thousand people are affected.

 

Rotary in the Solomon Islands have requested help from New Zealand Rotarians as they respond to the devastating floods of the past 24 hours.

Emergency non food items are desperately needed including shelter (tents) and other basics for the many thousands who have lost everything after their homes were swept away.

Rotary New Zealand have tents and emergency response kits on stand by by and have been advised by Rotary in the capital Honiara  that a call from the Solomon Island’s National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is likely to made following a state of emergency being called.

“Rotary is most often one of the first cabs off the rank in emergencies like this” spokesperson Stuart Batty said. Working with local NDMO, they are able to arrange through their own volunteers and supporters network an immediate response. Rotary New Zealand through their website appeal for cash donations to support the victims of this disaster.

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