UK to assist more than 17,000 Fijians affected by TC Yasa

The UK Minister for the Pacific Rt. Lord Goldsmith has announced the arrival of humanitarian supplies to help Fijians cope with the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

Lord Goldsmith says the UK government expresses its deepest sympathies to Fiji for the terrible impacts they have suffered from Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

Emergency shelter, provided by UK Aid, has begun to arrive thanks to the logistical support from the Government of Australia.

UK humanitarian supplies include shelter and tool kits which will help 432 families.

Lord Goldsmith says they are pleased to be a new core donor to the International Federation of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund.

They have also released initial emergency relief funds to provide urgent assistance including first aid, tarpaulins and shelter materials, safe water, household items and hygiene kits for 17,700 people.

The UK Minister for the Pacific says they stand ready to offer further assistance as required.