According to the news on January 21, The Pacific Securities Co.Ltd(601099) island country Tonga volcano erupted and triggered a tsunami. The United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the world food programme, the World Health Organization and FAO have quickly mobilized to help the country alleviate the disaster. At present, what the affected areas lack most is safe drinking water and fuel, and communication needs to be restored urgently.
Jens laerke, a spokesman for the United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said that the volcano was still active and "we have not come out of trouble". He said that United Nations staff had conducted assessments in the field. Two major problems are the re establishment of communication and the supply of clean water. However, it is not entirely clear what other assistance is needed. According to the assessment, about 50000 people, or half of Tonga's population, may need safe water.
"The good news is that countries in the region have stepped up their operations and airports and ports are now operational," lark said He pointed out that the Tongan government has sent a very strong message that they will not allow covid-19 virus to enter the country. The United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs fully agrees with and is implementing the "harm free" policy to provide assistance through "contactless delivery".
