The Solomon Islands Government today has officially declared a State of Disaster for Santa
Cruz Islands in Temotu Province following
Wednesday’s deadly 8.0 magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami that claimed
lives and property.
The
Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology,
Hon Bradley Tovusia made the declaration following a decision reached by the
National Disaster Council on February 7.
The
National Disaster Council has satisfied itself that the logistical challenge
inherent in responding to the disaster in Temotu means that support has delayed
departing Honiara
to reach the affected population.
