All necessary resources are now being prepared in the Northern division for Tropical Cyclone Evan.
Divisional Planning Officer Northern Alipate Bola said they have had briefings with the Divisional Police Commander, Fivisional fire officer, Health Ministry, military personnel involved in emergency operations, heads of town councils and Chamber of Commerce on the necessary preparations done.
Bola said 51 evacuation centers in Labasa as well as centers in Bua and Cakaudrove are on standby.
Labasa Businessman Paul Jaduram said the shop keepers and rate payers have been informed to prepare themselves and the Fire Department and stakeholders have also been reminded of their duties during this time.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa & Praneeta Prakash
