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We are engaging DOs to ensure emergency ration packs are provided to those in need at the centres - Ditoka

We are engaging DOs to ensure emergency ration packs are provided to those in need at the centres - Ditoka

By Vijay Narayan
15/11/2023
Minister for National Disaster Management Office, Sakiasi Ditoka visiting families staying at Marcellin Primary School which is one of the evacuation centres in Suva.

Minister for National Disaster Management Office, Sakiasi Ditoka is currently visiting some evacuation centres, and confirms that District Officers will be engaged to ensure emergency ration packs are provided to those in need at the centres.

Ditoka confirms that he is currently at Marcellin Primary School in Vatuwaqa to ensure assistance is well coordinated and provided to the families needing help at the centre.

He says they will also check other centres like Marist Champagant Institute.

Ditoka says according to the National Disaster Management Act, the government is required to provide rations to affected families after 48 hours, however they are already on the ground assessing the situation and ensuring the people get the required help.

The advice to families moving to the evacuation centres includes them moving with their basic needs until the weather system passes their area.

Groups are also gathering contributions for about 50 families from Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa who are currently sheltering at Marcellin Primary School.

They say they need items like flour, sugar, biscuits, noodles, onions, rice, canned food and diapers.

Stay with us for developments.

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