The Australian Government will deploy a rapid assessment team to survey cyclone damage at the request of the Government of Vanuatu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 12-person team and an initial assistance package will be transported to Vanuatu on a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft as soon as weather conditions allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team includes officers from federal, state and territory partners with a range of disaster, health, infrastructure, power and humanitarian assessment capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rapid assessment team will survey the impact of Tropical Cyclone Judy, and Tropical Cyclone Kevin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RAAF aircraft will also assist the Government of Vanuatu with aerial damage assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia\u2019s initial package of assistance includes shelters, water purification supplies and other essential items for impacted communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Australian Government is working closely with partners such as France and New Zealand to support the Government of Vanuatu\u2019s response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Richard Marles MP said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Australian Defence Force as a part of the whole-of-government effort is coordinating closely with the Pacific family to provide the best support possible to the Ni-Vanuatu people.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are providing rapid assistance to support those who have been affected by this disaster.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are committed to working with the Govt and people of Vanuatu to support the recovery.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur thoughts are with the people of Vanuatu at this difficult time. Australia stands with the Pacific family during this crisis \u2013 now and into the future.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe deployment of this rapid assessment team builds on our longstanding disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance activities in Vanuatu and across the region.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia is proud to be sharing the experience and expertise of our emergency responders to support Vanuatu.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI thank the Australian personnel who are stepping up to assist the Pacific family in this time of need.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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