Westpac commits FJD$70,000 to Fiji Red Cross to assist those affected by TC Harold

Westpac has announced that it will commit FJD$70,000 to the Fiji Red Cross to assist people and communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold.

Westpac General Manager for Asia Pacific, Michael Correa says this financial assistance will enable the Red Cross to respond quickly to immediate needs such as food, shelter, longer-term rebuilding and recovery of areas hit by TC Harold.

Correa says they have a long history of helping people and communities across Fiji, in good times and during challenging times.

He says they are always conscious of the important role Westpac plays in the Fiji economy.

Westpac Fiji’s Chief Executive Kip Hanna says ever since the announcement of the Westpac COVID-19 customer assistance package, and following Cyclone Harold, they have received a significant number of requests and inquiries from both business and home loan customers.

Hanna says customers needs to reach out early if they start to experience financial distress or to worry about making loan payments as they are here to help.