Relief supplies deployed to the North

The National Disaster Management Office has deployed 10,000 food ration packs and non-food items to affected villages and communities in the Northern Division.

NDMO Director Vasiti Soko says they are sending 10,000 food ration packs which is for people in evacuation centres and for those in need.

She says their teams are conducting the initial damage assessments.

Soko says upon the completion of this assessment, they will be in a better position to determine the details of assistance required.

She adds in the meantime, they are prioritizing deployment of food and availability of non-food items to Vanua Levu.

Soko says they have been receiving queries from businesses, communities and individuals who want to support those who are in need.

She has requested if they can seek guidance from NDMO or the Divisional Officers so that assistance is not duplicated.