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Government to supply clean drinking water to Fonoi and Mango Islands
Clean drinking water will be supplied by the Government of Tonga through the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) to the inhabitants of Fonoi and Mango Islands. According to the Director of NEMO Mr Mafua Maka, Fonoi and Mango’s District Officer reported yesterday morning that their water supply has been contaminated by ash falls as […]
Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai Hazard Zones
The public is advised to take note of these Zones. (See attached Map) Zone 1 (RED) within 3km of the vent the public is advised to stay out of this zone due to the mixed magmatism in the system (and hence variable explosivity) occurring at other localities within the caldera. Zone 2 (Orange) within 5km of the […]
Drought response in Niuatoputapu and Niaufo’ou
Checking the water tank to ensure it is being filled from the desalination11th November, 2021 The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) is currently providing a response to Niuatoputapu and Niuafo’ou communities who have been affected by the drought. To provide water to these affected communities, NEMO transported 2 desalination plants that will convert water from underground […]
Fakaangaanga Fetukutuku Fakavavevave “Hao Moúi” Tsunami Drill for Schools at Lifuka
01st November, 2021 The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), the Tonga Meteorological Office (Tonga MET) and the Communications Department from the Ministry of MEIDECC combined to celebrate the annual National Tsunami Awareness Day with the First Responders of and in Ha’apai to conduct a Tsunami Drill for the schools in Lifuka on Friday 29th November 2021. […]
Disaster risk reduction simulation exercise with Australian Defence Force support
21st October, 2021 The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communication (MEIDECC) in partnership with the Australian Defense Force conducted a Longreach exercise 2021 in preparation for the upcoming Tropical Cyclone season on Thursday 21 October 2021.The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) along with First Responders, Cluster representatives, included non-government and auxiliary […]
Inter Cluster Coordination Meeting, Cyclone Season Preparedness
28th October, 2021 The first Inter Cluster coordination meeting to prepare for the Tropical Cyclone season 2021-22 was held on 20th October 2021. This disaster preparedness activity enabled all Cluster Leads to provide an update on their preparedness plans and activities for the upcoming season.MEIDECC CEO Mr Paula Pouvalu Ma’u as Chair for the Inter Cluster Coordination Committee […]
International Cooperation for International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction #Onlytogether
14th October, 2021 The 2021 International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction celebrated at Queen Salote Memorial Hall on Wednesday 13th October 2021 with the Honourable Minister of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communication (MEIDECC) as the guest of honour. Minister for MEIDEC Hon Poasi Tei delivering the keynote remarks. The Minister […]
NEMO Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) Workshop with Stakeholders
08th March, 2021 The National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) operating under the Ministry of MEIDECC conducted a two half-day workshops with the stakeholders specifically the Clusters, first responders and civil society organizations on Monday 15th and Thursday 18th of February 2021. The goal of the workshop is to utilize the existing Cluster system in place, which […]
His Majesty King Tupou VI opens Vava’u Emergency Coordination Center
17th March, 2021 His Majesty, King Tupou VI officially opened the new Vava’u Emergency Coordination Center this morning at Neiafu, Vava’u. The new center is expected to contribute to the resilient and sustainable economic and social development of Tonga through the strengthening early warning systems. Prime Minister of Tonga Hon. Rev. Dr. Pohiva Tuíónetoa welcomed their […]
Building Tonga’s resilience further with the support of the Government of Australia
16th February, 2021 On Tuesday 16th February 2021, the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, His Excellency Mr Adrian Morrison with the Minister for MEIDECC, the Honourable Mr Poasi Mataele Tei officially commissioned the new warehouse. This newly built warehouse is for the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) and their humanitarian partners in Tonga, to be better prepared […]