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Cakaudrove family plans to move to a cave

Cakaudrove family plans to move to a cave

By Navitalai Naivalurua
29/01/2021
[Image: FRA]

A family in Cakaudrove whose home got damaged by strong winds during Tropical Cyclone Yasa is planning to use a cave close to their home as an evacuation centre if the weather intensifies.

Ana Matakece of Qaranikula Settlement in Cakaudrove says when the category 5 storm wreaked havoc in the Northern Division, they took shelter in a corner of their damaged home for almost 11 hours and they do not want to go through this again.

Matakece says they have discussed as a family that they will evacuate to a cave which is near their home since the evacuation centre is quite far.

The Naviavia villager says they have also stored up food and water that can last them a week or two. Matakece says TC Yasa has taught them to be vigilant and to always be prepared.

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