A Government Delegation including National Disaster Officers and a technical expert from the Rabaul Volcano Observatory will be travelling to assess the situation at Kadovar Island in Wewak, East Sepik Province tomorrow.
The team of experts report will assist with the long-term plan for the people of this volcanic Island.
The National Disaster Office, Acting Director Mr Martin Mose says so far the Provincial Government through the Governor’s Instructions have supplied relief supplies for at least 5 days for the 2000 plus displaced people of Kadovar.
Tarpaulins, for temporary shelter on Rubrup Island are also distributed.
Mose said most supplies will come in from Lae through assistance from the Defence Force.
A Navy Barge has also left the Lombrum Naval base on route to Kadovar Island for communication purposes.
Meantime, Prime Minister Peter O’Neil made a commitment today to assist the people of Kadovar directing the Acting Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and NEC to ensure continuous provision of fresh water and food supplies for the people were procured and sent to the temporary relief centre on Ruprup Island on a timely manner.
A situation and assessment report will be done after 14 days.
Meanwhile, Raphael Yipmaramba has been appointed as the Emergency Relief Operations Controller to control and monitor the situation on ground.