BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

THE Western Provincial Disaster Operation Committee (WPDOC) will carry out further assessments following the recent spell of bad weather affecting parts of the province.

Deputy Provincial Secretary, Colin Potakana, said the Provincial Disaster Operation Centre has received several reports from communities impacted by the adverse weather conditions.

He said the reports include damage to food gardens caused by flooding and landslides and other communities have reported damage to residential properties.

Potakana said assessments will be conducted to determine the extent of the impacts and to identify the necessary support required to assist affected households and communities.

He also encourages communities that have experienced disaster-related incidents to promptly report to the Western Province Disaster Office to ensure timely response and assistance.

Meanwhile, Potakana warns communities to take extra precautions as the province is currently within the cyclone season, which runs from now until April.

“We are currently in the cyclone season, and my message to community leaders and people of Western Province is to be very careful and take necessary precautions,” he said.

Potakana said inter-island travels must be stopped when severe weather is looming to avoid danger.

“Please minimise risks and stay safe,” he said.

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