Vanuatu: Tropical Cyclone Judy and Tropical Cyclone Kevin: Situation Report No. 2 (as of 13 March 2023)

This report is produced by OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands in collaboration with humanitarian partners under the Pacific Humanitarian Team. It covers the period from 11 to 13 March 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tropical cyclones JUDY and KEVIN (both of Cat4 intensity) made landfall over Vanuatu on 01 and 03 March.

• On 2nd of March, national authorities declared a State of Emergency over parts of the country which was extended to the entire country on 05 March.

• As of 13 March, the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (Vanuatu NDMO) indicates that 74% of the Arterial Road Network is now accessible throughout Vanuatu.

• The Vanuatu Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that all airports are now approved for commercial scheduled passenger flights, except for Lamap, Paama, Pele, Emae and Valesdir which remain closed for repairs.

• The Rapid Assessment Teams submitted their reports for Shefa and Tafea provinces. The assessments in the other provinces are still ongoing.

• All Vanuatu National Clusters have submitted their Response Plans and the Government of Vanuatu compiled and shared the list of priority needs in terms of Non-Food Items (NFI).

• There are currently 5,156 people registered in 106 Evacuation Centres in Shefa and Tafea (947 households).

• 28 of Vanuatu’s 288 schools have reported damage and require construction of temporary learning spaces. 16 schools are being used as evacuations centres.

• Distribution of NFI is ongoing in the affected provinces, coordinated by Vanuatu NDMO.

• The PHT has deployed additional 22 staff to support NDMO; both in coordination and technical assistance.