The National Capital District, as the capital city, is prepared to help with the relief appeal for the earthquake victims in the affected Highlands provinces.
Extending the city’s sympathy yesterday, Governor Powes Parkop pledged support to assist.
“This is a natural catastrophe, it’s not planned so nobody was ready for this,” he said.
He assured the affected locals that as soon as the National Disaster Centre sets up relief efforts, Port Moresby is ready to assist.
Parkop said volunteers have already approached him for this and the city is ready to help in any form of relief, both cash and kind.
“We are always ready to help in this kind of tragic situation. We wish them all the best in their recovery,” he said.
The Governor said this will not be easy and will need everyone’s support.