NATIONAL HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
2005-2006
Cook Islands National Cyclone Response Plan
MAP OF THE COOK ISLANDS
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Copy No. Title Name
01 Prime Minister’s office
02 Minister of Finance & Economic Management
03 Minister of Internal Affairs
04 Minister of Police
05 Minister of Enviroment
06 Minister of Justice
07 Commissioner of Police
08 Director of Disaster Management
09 Director of MET
10 Secretary of Health
11 Financial Secretary
12 Secretary of Foreign Affairs
13 Secretary of Internal Affairs
14 Secretary of Ministry of Works
15 New Zealand High Commissioner
16 Director of Natural Environment Service.
17 Religious Advisory Council
18 Te Aponga Uira
19 Telecom CI CEO
20 CIANGO
21 CEO Ministry of Transport
22 CEO Airport Authority
23 Fire & Rescue Services
24 CEO OMIA
25 Chairman Chamber of Commerce
26 Air New Zealand
27 Air Rarotonga
28 Cook Islands Red Cross
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CEO CI Tourism Corporation
Secretary of Education
Harbour Master, Rarotonga
33 Teau O Tonga Mayor
34 Takitumu Mayor
35 Puaikura Mayor
36 Aitutaki Mayor
37 Aitutaki Island Secretary
38 Aitutaki Police Officer
39 Atiu Mayor
40 Atiu Island Secretary
41 Atiu Police Officer
42 Mauke Mayor
43 Mauke Island Secretary
44 Mauke Police Officer
45 Mitiaro Mayor
46 Mitiaro Island Secretary
47 Mitiaro Police Officer
48 Mangaia Mayor
49 Mangaia Island Secretary
50 Mangaia Police Officer
51 Manihiki Mayor
42 Manihiki Island Secretary
53 Manihiki Police Officer
54 Rakahanga Mayor
55 Rakahanga Island Secretary
56 Rakahanga Police Officer
57 Pukapuka Mayor
58 Pukapuka Island Secretary
59 Pukapuka Police Officer
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60 Penryn Mayor
61 Penryn Island Secretary
62 Penryn Police Officer
63 Palmerston Mayor
64 Palmerston Island Secretary
65 Palmerston Police Officer
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MAP OF THE COOK ISLANDS.....................................................................................................................................2DISTRIBUTION LIST.....................................................................................................................................................3CONTENT........................................................................................................................................................................6INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................7HURRICANE SAFETY ACT..........................................................................................................................................7SCOPE OF AUTHORITY..............................................................................................................................................7WARNING DISSEMINATION......................................................................................................................................7TYPES OF WARNING...................................................................................................................................................7TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT.....................................................................................................................................8GALE WARNING...........................................................................................................................................................8STORM WARNING.......................................................................................................................................................8HURRICANE WARNING..............................................................................................................................................8TERMINATION OF ALERT OR WARNING..............................................................................................................8STRONG WIND WARNING........................................................................................................................................9CONTENT OF MESSAGES.........................................................................................................................................9STATE OF WARNING..................................................................................................................................................9
HURRICANE CENTRE (HURCENT) LOCATION.......................................................................................9HURCENT CALLOUT LISTING.............................................................................................................................10RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES....................................................................................................................11
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES..................................................................................................................11SAFETY CENTRES..........................................................................................................................................12
SUMMARY OF SAFETY CENTRES......................................................................................................................15SUPERVISING AT SAFETY CENTRES...............................................................................................................16
OTHER CENTRES............................................................................................................................................17OUTER ISLANDS HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN......................................................................................................18
ANNEX “A”...............................................................................................................................................................21MINISTRY OF HEALTH..........................................................................................................................................26TE APONGA UIRA O TUMU-TE-VAROVARO..................................................................................................26TELECOM COOK ISLANDS..................................................................................................................................26METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE.............................................................................................................................27ANNEX “B”...............................................................................................................................................................28MEDICAL STAFF PLACEMENT AT SAFETY CENTRES.................................................................................28ANNEX “C”...............................................................................................................................................................31POLICE HEADQUARTERS HURRICANE SAFETY STOCK............................................................................31ANNEX “D”..............................................................................................................................................................32RELIEF ASSISTANCE FROM ABROAD.............................................................................................................32ANNEX “E”................................................................................................................................................................34TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS LISTING....................................................................................................34ANNEX “F”................................................................................................................................................................36AITUTAKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN..............................................................................................................36ATIU HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN.......................................................................................................................39MANGAIA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN.............................................................................................................40MAUKE HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN..................................................................................................................42MITIARO HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN...............................................................................................................44PALMERSTON ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN.....................................................................................45RAKAHANGA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN......................................................................................................46MANIHIKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN..............................................................................................................47PUKAPUKA ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN..........................................................................................49PENRHYN HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN.............................................................................................................50RAROTONGA VILLAGE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES..........................................................52
COOK ISLANDS TROPICAL CYCLONE TRACKING MAP....................................................................................55
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INTRODUCTION The physical geography, location and climate of the Cook Islands make it prone to tropical cyclones during the months November through to April. This period is commonly known as the ‘Hurricane2 Season’.
HURRICANE SAFETY ACT The Hurricane Safety Act 1973 provides legislation to appoint a Chief Hurricane Safety Officer3 and to establisha Hurricane Safety Committee. Its function is to co-ordinate and control the activities of Government and Non-Government organizations in the event of a hurricane.
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY The primary concern of the Hurricane Safety Committee during and immediately after a hurricane is to protect life and property. Therefore, the content of this plan will be limited to the actions required during and immediately after a hurricane.
The restoration of reasonable living conditions for victims of a hurricane is beyond the responsibilities of the Hurricane Safety Committee, but will be under the direct control of the Government of the Cook Islands.
WARNING DISSEMINATION Immediately upon a receipt of a notifiable warning, the Duty Meteorological Officer shall advise the appropriate personnel shown in the Hurricane Center Callout listing on page 8. The Director of the Meteorological Service or his nominated Deputy is responsible for ensuring that either the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer or his Deputy has been advised.
1. The Meteorological Service is to advise no other personnel or organizationwithout the specific authority of the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer or his Deputy. This authority is required for each notifiable warning.
2. Special Weather Bulletins are to be released for media broadcast by the Meteorological Service in the format as received from Nadi, except the dates and times are amended to local time.
3. Any alterations to promulgate notification requirements for specific instances are to be arranged with the Director of Meteorological Service or his nominate Deputy.
TYPES OF WARNING The following types of warnings are recognized, numbered Special Weather Bulletins (SWBs) affecting the Cook Islands constitute weather messages notifiable under this plan:
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HURRICANESEASON
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Tropical Cyclone Alert Gale Warning Storm Warning Hurricane Warning Advice terminating and Alert Warning
TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT
To give information on the development of an incipient cyclone or the progress of a cyclone still some distance away, if there is a significant probability that winds may reach gale force or more within the subsequent 24 to 36 hours. It is intended to give members of the community time to check their preparedness and to put them on the alert for possible warnings to follow.
When a tropical cyclone develops rapidly, there is not enough time to issue a tropical cyclone alert before it becomes necessary to issue a gale, storm or hurricane warning.
Reviewed: Every 3 hoursNew Alert Bulletin Issued: At least 6 hours, preferably at regular bulletin time.
GALE WARNING
Winds are expected to reach gale or strong gale force (Beaufort 8 or 9; sustained average speeds 34-47 knots, 17-24 meters per second) within the subsequent 24 hours (or other specified 24 hours (or other specified periods).
First Issued: When the need become apparentReviewed: Every 3 hoursNew Warning Issued: At least every 6 hours, normally with routine bulletins
STORM WARNING
Winds are expected to reach storm or violent storm force (Beaufort 10 or 11; sustained average speeds 48-63 knots, 25-33 meters per second) within the subsequent 24 hours (or other specified periods).
First Issued: When the need become apparentReviewed: At least every 3 hoursNew Warning Issued: At least every 3 hours, more frequent if situation justifies.
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HURRICANE WARNING Winds are expected to reach hurricane force (Beaufort 12; sustained average speeds over 63 knots, over 33 meters per second) within the subsequent 24 hours (or other specified periods).
Reviewed: Every 3 hours.New Warning Issued: At least 3 hours, more frequently if situation justifies.
TERMINATION OF ALERT OR WARNING A message advising that the regular issue of an alert or warning ceases because winds are no longer expected to reach gale force or more.
STRONG WIND WARNING Strong wind warnings are also issued but are not considered significant for the purposes of notifying the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer unless with a specific Tropical Cyclone Alert or cancellation, provided however that the Senior Police Officer on duty will always be advised.
CONTENT OF MESSAGES The messages relayed by the Meteorological Service are to include:
1. The probable direction and speed of the winds, including maximum gusts (in knots, and by force, according to the Beaufort scale).
2. the state of the sea3. Area most likely to be affected4. Brief description of the general weather situation; and5. an indication of future development
STATE OF WARNING A State of Warning will exist from the time any meteorological warning or alert is publicly notified by such means of communication as are available to the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer. A State of Warning shall continue until advice of termination of a warning or an alert is publicly notified by such means of communication as are available to the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer.
HURRICANE CENTRE (HURC-CENTRE)4 LOCATION
LOCATION: Board Room, First Floor, TCI Building, ParekuraTELEPHONE NUMBERS: 22-261
22-26222-263
FACSIMILE NUMBER: 22-264
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ACTIVATION: HURC-CENTRE will be activated on the direction of the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer, or in his absence by his Deputy, on the notification of any alert of warning as specified from the Meteorological Service.
REPRESENTATION: Each organization represented on the Hurricane Safety Committee is to provide one liaison officer to represent their organization at the HURC-CENTRE. The following organizations make up the Hurricane Safety Committee: Police Public Service Commission. Telecom Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Finance Ministry of Works Ministry of OMIA Ministry of Health Ministry of Internal Affairs Ministry of Marine Resources Ministry of Education Ministry of National Environment Ministry of Justice. Ministry of Culture Elijah Communications CI Tourism Corporation Airport Authority Port Authority Meteorological Service Red Cross Air New Zealand Air Rarotonga Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
STAFFING: Staffing at the HURC-CENTRE is to be provided by the Police,
and any other Department, as requested by the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer.
HURC-CENTRE CALLOUT LISTING
The Meteorological Service will advise the following only without first requiring the approval of the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer or his Deputy.
Telephone NumbersPersonnel Work Home Mobile
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1. Chief Hurricane Safety Officer22-499 28885 54001(Commissioner of Police)
2. Police Station Senior Sergeant 22-499 Ext 214
3. Director, Meteorological Service 20-603 25-90755-748
4. Operations Manager, Met Service 20-603 21-33453-006
5. Chief Executive Officer, TCI 29-470 24-11155110
6. S/Operator, Raro. Coast Station 29-388
7. Director – Disaster Management 29-609 28-03454-005
The Chief Hurricane Safety Officer, or in his absence his Deputy, will direct the following persons to be advised:
Telephone NumbersPersonnel Work Home
1. Minister for Hurricane Safety 20-261 22-54054-081
2. PM’s Office (Chief of staff) 21-150 55-7473. Secretary of Internal Affairs 29-370 20-398
55-843
4. Secretary of MOW 20-034 22-86955-534
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5. Secretary of Health 29-664 23-42755-807
6. CEO, Elijah Communications 29-460 23-44755-309
7. CEO CI Tourism Corporation
7. Airport Authority CEO 25-890 26-592 55-890
8. NZ High Commissioner 22-201 22-204 55-201
9. Ports Authority Manager 21-920 22-06755-402
10. Secretary of Marine Services 28-721 28-74855-524
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES
It shall be the responsibility of each Governmental Department or organization who have responsibilities under the Hurricane Safety Act to ensure that:
(a) They have sufficient staffing and logistical support to fulfill their responsibilities;
(b) Where necessary, call inter-department meetings on hurricane safety matters;
(c) An up-to-date call-out list is maintained of public servants and volunteers, who may be called out for emergency duty in the event of a hurricane-taking place.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities for each Department are set out in Annex ‘B’.
SAFETY CENTRES 5 The Hurricane Safety Centers will be under the supervision of the Local Government (Vaka,Village or Island Councils) and the police will liaise to supervisors designated at each Hurricane Safety Centers.
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1. TEREORA COLLEGE Most suitable as main Safety Center. Facilities are of good
standard. Buildings solidly built. Lower classroom block and Princess Anne Hall, available for accommodation. Office Building can be used as its headquarters, Phone 23-820
Upper classroom block can be used as Reserve Accommodation. The Home Economics building behind the Princess Anne Hall is available for cooking and catering purpose as well as staff room kitchen.
Sufficient toilets and showers available at this Center. Center can accommodate up to five hundred people. Keys to Building obtainable from:
Principal: Mr Darrel WAITI 23819 (wk) 23823 (fax)Deputy Principal: Mr Vae Unuka 23820 (wk) 23823 (fax)
Mr Ngari Munokoa.
2. NIKAO COMMUNITY HALL,TEPUKA
Suitable Community Centers and has suitable facilities. Sufficient toilets and showers available at this Centre. Centre can accommodate up to two hundred people. Keys to Building obtained from Ngari Munokoa Mr. Tere Manea
3. ARORANGI CICC MISSION HOUSE/MORIA AND CALVARY HALLS Moria and Calvary Halls are adjoining halls situated next to the
CICC Mission House. Has a kitchen and shower facility. Seven toilets are available at this Centre.
Reverend Mautaiki is accommodated at the Mission house and has confirmed that it can be utilized as Controlling Quarter for this Centre – Phone 22-331. Keys to both Halls can be obtained from the above.
Buildings are secure and can accommodate up to two hundred people.
4. BETELA MEETING HOUSE (ALTERNATIVE) Recommend as an additional Safety Centre for Puaikura district. Meeting House has an adjoining hall with kitchen and toilet
facilities. Building is secure and solid. Phone. Can accommodate up to sixty people. Keys obtainable from Mr. Okirua TEOKOITU of Aroa, Arorangi –
Phone 23435
5. TITIKAVEKA KENT HALL Building can be used for a accommodation.
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Structure of the building is a concrete and has the necessary equipment
It can house approximately 300 -400 people. Contact Phone 20-316. Keys can be obtain from Mr Vaevae Tangiiti contact on Phone 21-
267, Mobile:55-367
6. TITIKAVEKA COLLEGE - Alternative Hurricane Safety Centre
Classroom block can be used for accommodation. Buildings are solid and facilities (toilets/showers) reasonable.
Principal confirmed that Home Economic facilities (kitchen facilities) will be available when required.
Keys obtainable from the Principal, Mrs. Ani PIRI, on phone 20-137 Centre and accommodate up to two hundred people. Contact numbers at College Phone 23-015 or 23-016; Fax 23-018
7. NGATANGIIA AOG CHURCH - TURANGI Church building in Turangi. Toilet Facilities and also showers available. Can accommodate 100 -150 people. Keys can be obtained from Ura Tangaroa,Turangi Phone 28-034 or 27-668 , email [email protected]
8. MURI COMMUNITY HALL – NUKUPURE The building has a concrete structure It has all the facilities, toilet, kitchen, shower. Can accommodate 100-200people. Key can be ontained from Mauri Toa Contact number phone 20-317.
9. NGATANGIIA CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL - Alternative Centre. CICC Sunday School Hall for Ngatangiia is situated next to
Ngatangiia Mission House. Building is solid and secure. Toilet Facilities and also showers available at this Centre. Rev. Iana AITAU confirmed that mission house is available and
can be used as the Centres’ Controlling Quarter – Phone-26-070. Sunday School Hall can accommodate up to fifty people or more.
Kitchen facilities are also available. Keys obtainable from Rev. The Meeting House has its own toilet
and kitchen facilities. Can accommodate up to fifty people. Recommended as reserve accommodation for Ngatangiia Village.
10. MATAVERA CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL. Building of concrete and is solid and secure.
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Has a kitchen and toilet/shower facility. Hall can accommodate up to eighty people. Rev. Teio Maireriki of Matavera Phone 20-158 Key can be obtain from Iotia Atera.
11. MATAVERA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY HALL Building is secure and safe. Has a kitchen, toilet and shower facility. Hall can accommodate 60-70 people. Keys to be obtain from Mr. Vaine Teokotai. Contact number Phone 22-745 or Mobile:
12. AVARUA SCHOOL Buildings are secure and safe. Classrooms to be used as
accommodation. Toilet and kitchen and shower facilities available at this Centre. Keys obtainable from Headmaster Mr. Gelling Jack of Tupapa. Avarua School – Phone 27-320
13. ST JOSEPH HALL & BASEMENT OF CATHEDRAL CHURCH Buildings are safe and secure Toilets, shower and kitchen facilities available Key can obtainable from Mr. John George. Contact no.Phn 20-817.
14. ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (Alternative Centre) Buildings are safe and secure. Toilet and kitchen facilities available at this Centre. Key obtainable from Sister Theresa of the Catholic Mission,
Avarua. Phone 26-111 or 26-112 Confirmed that Nukutere College can also be used for
accommodation. School can accommodate up to two hundred people.
15. LATTER DAY SAINTS HALL, AVARUA BRANCH. Buildings are safe and secure. Toilet and kitchen facilities available at this Centre. Key obtainable from BRANCH Mission, Avatiu Mr John Mateara Contact Phone Nos. 24-426.
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SUMMARY OF SAFETY CENTRES
1. TEREORA COLLEGE TEREORA 23-820
2. NIKAO COMMUNITY HALL NIKAO 20-318
3. CICC CALVARY AND MORIA ARORANGI 22-331
4. BETELA MEETING HOUSE AVATIU 23-435
5. TITIKAVEKA KENT HALL TITIKAVEKA 20-316
6. TITIKAVEKA COLLEGE TITIKAVEKA 23-015
7. NGATANGIIA AOG CHURCH TURANGI 27-668
8. MURI COMMUNITY HALLNUKUPURE 20-317
9. CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL NGATANGIIA 26-070
10. CICC HALL MATAVERA 20-158
11. CATHOLIC HALL MATAVERA 23-220
12. AVARUA SCHOOL AVARUA 27-320
13. ST JOSEPH BASEMENT TUTAKIMOA26-111
14. ST JOSEPH SCHOOL TUTAKIMOA26-111
15. MORMON HALL (LDS) AVATIU 24-426
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SUPERVISING AT SAFETY CENTRES
SAFETY CENTRE SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE NUMBERS
WORK HOME
TEREORA COLLEGE Mr Ngari MNOKOA 22-66429-008
NIKAO COMMUNITY HALL Mr Tere MANEA
CICC CALVARY AND MORIA Mr Robert HEATHER 24-249 25-277
BETELA MEETING HOUSE Mr Okirua TEOKOITU 23-435
TITIKAVEKA KENT HALL Mr Vaevae TANGIITI 55-367 23-015
TITIKAVEKA COLLEGE Mr Junior MATAIO 55-684 22-046
NGATANGIIA AOG CHURCH Mr Sepa TANGIMETUA 55-553 24-554
MURI COMMUNITY HALLMr Mauri TOA 20-725 29-181
CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL Mr Toutika IOANE 20-121
CICC HALL Mr George TARAARE 20-095
CATHOLIC HALL Mr Vaine TEOKOTAI 55-477 29-829
AVARUA SCHOOL Mr Karika KARIKA 20-866 29-511
ST JOSEPH BASEMENT Mr George JOHN 20-817
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ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Mr George JOHN 20-817
MORMON HALL (LDS) Mr John MATEARA 24-426
OTHER CENTRES
HURCENT will nominate suitable persons to supervise Safety Centres, when a decision is made to open a Safety Centre.
POLICE LIAISON
Police will liase to all Safety Centres, instead of posting a police officer to all Centres.
REPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERVISORS
(a)The overall responsibility of supervisors at Safety Centres is to provide safety, security and comfort to all persons occupying the Safety Centre.
(b)To assist in achieving this responsibility, supervisors should make provisions for the following:-
(1) Ensure sufficient staff are available to carry out required functions
(2) Arrange for medical assistance to be available, to examine and treat supposedly uninjured persons, particularly for shock and other minor injuries.
(3) Keep control of vehicles assigned.(4) Record particulars of all persons attending the Safety Centre.
Particulars include:- Full name and address If children, establish whereabouts of parents Whether all members of the household are present Whether homeless Requirements for medical attention
(5) Record names of persons leaving the Safety Centre and their destination. No persons are to leave before the “ALL CLEAR”
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is given, or alternatively no persons leave unless transferring to other accommodation.
(6) Maintain communication link with HURC-CENTRE and advise regular Situation Reports (SITREPS) on number of persons present and number known to be homeless.
(7) Request, where necessary, food, clothing and blankets from HURC-CENTRE. Ensure their issue is strictly controlled and recorded.
(8) Provide security. If Safety Centre is made unsafe through damage, be prepared to make an emergency evacuation.
OUTER ISLANDS HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Administration:
By virtue of their office, all Government Representatives stationed on each Outer Island are appointed as Hurricane Safety Officers under the provisions of Section 4 (1) of the Hurricane Safety Act.Where a warning alert is received that relates to any of the Outer Islands, the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer will activate HURC-CENTRE, and commence communications by the most expediate means available. This is for the purpose of providing and receiving updated Situation Reports. GRs must assist the Telecom Radio Operator in ensuring that the Radio Station is continuously manned as per instructions.
Responsibilities:
The Hurricane Safety Officers on the Outer Islands will be responsible for:-(a) Complying with directions received from the CHSO.(b) Preparing an effective Hurricane Safety Plan for the island.(c) Nominating appropriate premises as Safety Centres.(d) Appointing suitable persons as Safety Centre Supervisors.(e) Providing regular Situation Reports to the CHSO in the event of a
Hurricane.(f) Making specific requests for logistical support wherever
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HURRICANE SAFETY COMMITTEE – ORGANISATION CHART
CommunicationsLogistics Officer & Logkeepers
Public Broadcasts -Electricity Supplies -Equipment -Hospital Emergency -Communications -Property Security
-Transport -Safety Centre -Evacuation Coordination - Road Maintenance -Medical Teams -Logistics Support
-Route Clearance -Field Medical Teams -Transport (Admin) -Regulating Coordination -Outer Islands
-Welfare -Regulating
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Hurricane Centre
Minister for Hurricane Safety
Meteorological Service
Village/Vaka Disaster
Committee
HealthMOW Telecom Police NGOs and Red Cross
Aponga UiraCIBS Elijah Communication
s & KCFM
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ANNEX “A”
DEPARTMENTAL ROLES
CHIEF HURRICANE SAFETY OFFICER
A. Responsible to the Minister-in-charge of Hurricane Safety.
B. Responsibilities:
1. StatutoryComply with the provisions of the Hurricane Safety Act 1973. Section 4, relating to “Functions and Powers of Chief Hurricane Safety Officer”.
2. ObligatoryOn receipt of the first alert or warning:
(a) Advise Minister of Hurricane Safety the content of the warning;
(b) Activate HURC-CENTRE;(c) In liaison with Meteorological Service, track path of
hurricane and provide Minister with regular Situation Reports (SITREPS);
(d) Prepare regular releases for broadcast on radio stations in Rarotonga.
3. HURC-CENTRE(a) Responsible for overall command of the operation and
establishing coordination with members of the Hurricane Safety Committee at HURC-CENTRE.
(b) Ensure that HURC-CENTRE is manned with sufficient staff
4. BEFORE THE HURRICANE SEASON
(a) Review National Hurricane Safety Plan and forward to Minister prior to 1 November.
(b) Coordinate the activities of Government Ministries and Authorities in respect of Hurricane Safety, and if considered necessary, hold meetings and conduct training programmes.
(c) Prepare and issue information on Hurricane Safety to keep the public informed of Safety Procedures.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Responsibilities:
GENERAL:The responsibilities of the Police Department will be to provide administrative and logistics support as directed by the CHSO, or any person authorized to deputize for him during any period of absence.
SPECIFIC:A. HURC-CENTRE
1. STAFFING(a) Provide staff for the following roles at HURC-CENTRE:
Telephonists Logkeepers Plotters Radio Operators Equipment Controllers Logistics Officers Drivers
Immediate priority will be to notify Government Ministries and Authorities as listed in Annex “E”
2. COMMUNICATIONS Establish and maintain communication links between
HURC-CENTRE and Police Operations Headquarters. Test the communication at the EOC before the first week
of November.
3. TRANSPORT(a) Provide HURC-CENTRE with one 4-Wheel Drive vehicle
with driver at the disposal of the CHSO.(b) Arrange transportation to HURC-CENTRE for
representatives of agencies.(c) Establish arrangements for emergency fuel supplies.
4. EQUIPMENT Provide HURC-CENTRE with stationery and other equipment
5. LOGISTICS
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Appoint officers to arrange meals and refreshments to HURC-CENTRE on a rotating 24-hour basis.
B. POLICE STATION1. OPERATIONS CENTRE
Establish an Operations Centre at Police Headquarters to coordinate all Police action during emergency and action directions of Chief Hurricane Safety Officer.
2. PLAN OF ACTIONProceed as indicated in Department Standard Plan of Action
(SOP).
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MINISTRY OF WORKSResponsibilities:
1. TASK(a) Provide sufficient transport, machinery, work equipment and
work gangs to carry out the scheme effectively.(b) Clear all roads of fallen trees and debris, safely at all times
throughout all phases of a hurricane.
2. DURING FIRST ADVICE OF WARNING OR ALERT(a) Establish at each Safety Centre work gangs with equipment
and supplies.(b) Provide transport for people who wish to move into each Safety
Centre.
3. DURING PERIODS OF SEVERE WEATHER(a) Provide transport for the injured that may require hospital
treatment.(b) Provide any other transport requirements as directed by HURC-
CENTRE.
4. DURING ALL CLEAR(a) Provide transport for people returning to their homes(b) Work gangs move out to severely damaged areas(c) Care to be taken regarding water pipes, power and telephone
lines including cable pillars on the ground.
5. OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS(a) The Ministry’s Operations Headquarters is MOW, Arorangi,
staffed by an assigned Coordinator and the assigned main work gang.
(b) Fuel, Oil, and red petrol will be provided for all vehicles, heavy plant and chainsaws.
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(c) The Coordinator is to keep a log and report to HURC-CENTRE every half hour from the hour the preliminary warning until HURC-CENTRE issues ALL CLEAR.
6. VEHICLE ALLOCATION(a) HURC-CENTRE is to be provided with two vehicles, one being 4-
WD.(b) Other vehicles not committed to a set programme or not
allocated to a Safety Centre shall remain at MOW Headquarters and shall only be used on HURC-CENTRE authority or the Coordinator as situations arise.
7. WORK GANGS(a) The Main Work Gang is to be located at the Operations
Headquarters.(b) Each Safety Centre will be staffed by a work gang under a
Supervisor.(c) Each Supervisor is to keep a log of his vehicles or heavy
machinery movements throughout all phases of a hurricane.
8. REPORTS AND LOGSThese are to be handed to the Coordinator for compilation and submission to HURC-CENTRE.
ELIJAH COMMUNICATIONS
Responsibilities:
1. EMERGENCY STUDIOLiaise with TCI in setting up an emergency studio.
2. ANNOUNCER RELAYSProvide one liaison officer at HURC-CENTRE to relay all requests to On-air Announcer.
3. DISSEMINATRION OF ANNOUCEMENTSLiaise with KCFM Radio and provide them with the same broadcast information received from HURC-CENTRE.
4. DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTIONSProceed as defined in Departmental Instructions.
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1. Assessment and reporting of needs.2. To advocate on behalf of communities in need.3. Assistance with search and rescue operations.4. First Aid.5. Help with evacuations, including the provision of personnel and
transport.6. Care for special groups: children; disabled; elderly; infirm; evacuees;
homeless7. Provision of buildings as safety evacuees; homeless evacuation Centres.8. Counseling of victims and emergency workers.9. Information dissemination10. Pastoral care and comfort11. Provision of: shelter materials; clothing and household goods;
food and water; medical supplies; other emergency items.12. Provision of organized volunteer labor for: distribution of
emergency assistance; cleaning up; clearance of roads, tracks, etc.13. Tracing services
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Responsibilities:
1. Provide one liaison at HURC-CENTRE to relay all requests for medical assistance to Health Headquarters.
2. Have sufficient staff and equipment available to adequately provide medical assistance at Hospital Safety Centres, Tupapa Clinic and other places as directed by HURC-CENTRE.
3. Provide HURC-CENTRE with regular situation reports on the number and extent of casualties.
4. Request assistance for additional logistics support and shelter where required.
5. Record particulars or persons treated at Hospital or Tupapa Clinic, their location and on discharge, their address.
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TE APONGA UIRA O TUMU-TE-VAROVARO
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain power supply to essential services2. Remove danger where power lines are damaged3. Liaise with HURC-CENTRE for the safe regulating of power supply
during and immediately after the hurricane.
TELECOM COOK ISLANDS
Responsibilities:
1. Upon request to activate HURC-CENTRE, ensure that staffs are available to set up required communication links.
2. Action all HURC-CENTRE requests for communications links.
3. Establish announcing points for Elijah Communications staff in TCI should emergency evacuations of Elijah Communications be required.
4. Establish radio telephone emergency calling facilities in cases required.
5. Keep shipping and the outer islands informed of situation reports as issued by the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer.
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE
Responsibilities:
1. Provide one liaison at HURC-CENTRE if directed by the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer or his nominated Deputy.
2. In liaison with the CHSO, track path of hurricane and provide information for preparation of regular situation reports for the Minister.
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3. Edit Special Weather Bulletins received for technical terminology in Rarotonga as soon as possible. The CHSO, or his nominated Deputy shall be notified soon after the bulletin is broadcast to air.
4. Provide Elijah Communications and KCFM Radio with Special Weather Bulletins as soon as possible and practical following approval of the CHSO or his nominated Deputy.
NOTE:
The above functions do not preclude the issuing of forecasts or warnings to aviation and marine users as required by international agreements.
Only notifiable warnings are to be considered restricted for issue to the general public until cleared by the CHSO or his nominated Deputy.
ANNEX “B”
MINISTRY OF HEALTHSTAFF PLACEMENT
MEDICAL STAFF PLACEMENT AT SAFETY CENTRES
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Secretary of Health/Health Coordinator: Mr. Vaine Teokotai - Ph: 55 477
Health Co-Coordinator: Tuaine Teokotai Ph: 20208 (hm) 54 008 Dr Taurarii Ph: 25086 (hm) 55 886
Ext 230
1. Rarotonga HospitalDr Henry Tikaka - Ph: 20 629 (hm) 55476
Ext 302 Dr Teariki Noovao - Ph: 20 835 55 031 Ext
245Dr Frank Obeda - Ph: 23 763/25 163
Ext 221Tatuava Tou - Ph: 22-790 55 629Ina Taraare - Ph: 20 095Elizabeth Iro - Ph: 26 519 Ext 235Rouru Tamatoa - Ph: 20698 54 090Teokoitu MarstersNgati MatapoNga Maungaati Ph: 28 417 Ext 222Duty Nursing staff
2. Arorangi Sunday School Hall- (CICC) - Ph: 20 703
Tereapii Rautana - Ph: 25 086Ina Powell- Ph: 20 671
3. Betela Meeting House – 23-777Oirua Joseph - Ph: 23 138 55 152Taiora Henry - Ph: 20 330Rangi Tairi - Ph: 21 547
4. Titikaveka CollegeTae Nootutai - Ph: 28 883Ngapoko Short - Ph: 22 757 54 009Dr Tingika Tere - Ph: 24 150 55 872
Ext 223George Hosking – Ph:24 388
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Dr Roro Daniel- Ph: 21 625 55 008Tina Kauvai - Ph: 20 759
6. Matavera Sunday School 1Iall- (CICC) Dr Daiwo - Ph: 22 625 55 965
Ext 227Tereapii TeinaKaru TuroaJim AreaiMata TaramaiSaula AteraIro TangimetuaDouglas HoskingKokore Ngametua
7. Avarua SchoolDr ….a Ph: 21 602 Ext 232
Miriama Pierre Meleone TumiiTama Joseph Ph: 25 252 Danny AreaiAroiva AkamaIona KurapaiTania Avare Ph: 23087Mata IroaTangi NganuMaina Tairi Ph: 26 623
7. Tutakimoa St Joseph SchoolMary Pakitoa Ph: 23 620Aung Zaw May Ph: 55 406Tereapii Nimerota Ph: 24 234Sally Patia
8. Avatiu LDS MissionToronga John Phn: 20 246Maara Kenning Phn 28 618Vananga Poaru Maxwell Maxwell
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Ngari Munokoa Ph: 29-008Moeroa Boaza Ph: Edwina Tangaroa Ph: 29 102Howard Tangimetua Ph: 20 504Rufina Tutai Ph: 22 163Raeina Raeina Ph 20-021
NOTE:Those that are rostered on duty during the period of Hurricane and Natural Disaster are requested to do their normal rostered work instead of attending the Safety Centre.
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ANNEX “C”
POLICE HURRICANESAFETY STOCK
POLICE HEADQUARTERS HURRICANE SAFETY STOCK
0 Chainsaws 0 Bush Knives 0 Files 0 Shovels 0 Gumboots 0 Benzene Lantern 40m Rope 1 Two Burner Cast Iron Cooker 1 20lb Gas Cylinder Bottle 4 3-cell Torches
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ANNEX “D”
OVERSEAS RELIEF ASSISTANCE
RELIEF ASSISTANCE FROM ABROAD
1. INTRODUCTIONOn being informed of the approach of a hurricane, the Hurricane Safety Committee will make an early decision as to whether outside assistance will be required from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. INITIAL ACTIONWhere it is imminent that a hurricane will strike any part of the Cook Islands, the following actions will be taken:
(a)Advise the New Zealand High Commission in Rarotonga of the particulars of the hurricane including movement direction and estimated speed.
Telephone: 22-201(W); Fax: 22-204(Home)
(b)Provide regular situation reports to the New Zealand High Commissioner.
(c) NOTE: It is essential that this action is considered early, as overseas communications through TCI will close down if it is likely that a hurricane will strike.
3. FOLLOW UP ACTIONThe Minister responsible for Hurricane Safety, or in is absence the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer, shall make a report to the New Zealand High Commissioner to include the following:(a)Magnitude of disaster.(b)Localities affected.(c) Present communication situation (including runway conditions and
aircraft fuel availability if possible)(d)Limitation on travel to affected areas.(e)Estimates of numbers of people killed, injured, hospitalized,
homeless, numbers requiring shelter, clothes and food.(f) Action already taken by the Hurricane Safety Committee.
4. GOVERNMENT ACTIONRequests for assistance from outside the Cook Islands should be made through the Minister responsible for National Disaster
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Management or in his/her absence another appropriate minister delegated to make such requests – the request should be copied to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. When normal communications are available, or restore, it is anticipated such requests be made on a Government to Government level. In the interim period it may be necessary to rely on assistance relayed to the New Zealand High Commissioner in Rarotonga. Information to be supplied when making such a request should be requirements for:-
(a) Medical Assistance - including services of medical personnel and simple
Medical supplies.(b) Fresh Water and containers, water purification
materials, large Plastic sheeting to catch rainwater.(c) Shelter tents, tarpaulins, or plastic sheeting.
(d) Portable Communications - equipment
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ANNEX “E”HURRICANE SAFETY
PHONE & FAX LISTINGTELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS LISTING
1. CABINET MINISTERSPHONE FAX
Prime Minister Hon. Jim MARURAI 25- 49423 -792
D/Prime Minister Hon. Terepai Maoate 29 -030 29- 056/27661 54-661(mob)
26-661 (hm)
Minster for INTAFF Hon Ngamau Munokoa 27-997 27-998 29-009 (Hm)
Minister for Health/{Police Hon Peri Vaevaepare 20 –261 20 - 262
54 -091(mob)
Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Tangata Vavia 20-32124-321.
55-290 mob
Minister for Cultural Hon Wilkie Rasmussen 22 425(Need updating)
2. GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES Phone No. Fax NoAgriculture 28-711 21-811Crown Law 29-337 20-839
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Cultural Development 20-72523-725
Development & Investment Board 24-29624-298
Education 29-357 28-357Energy 24-484
24-485MFEM 29-511 21-511Foreign Affairs 29-347
21-247Health 29-664
25-664Internal Affairs 29-370 23-608Justice 29-410
29-610Marine Resources 28-730 29-721OMIA 20-321 23-880Monetary Board 20-798 21-798MOW 20-034 21-134Parliamentary Services 26-500
21-260Prime Minister’s Office 29-302 20-856Public Service Commission 29-421
21-321Police 22-499 21-499Meteorological Office 20-603 21-603 Ministry of Transport 28-810
23-880
2. OTHER:
Cook Islands Red CrossAir New Zealand 26-300 23-300Air Rarotonga 22-888Airport Authority 25-890 21-890
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Cook Islands Broadcasting Service 29-46021-907
Harbour Master 28-814 21191KCFM Radio 23-203 NILPorts Authority 21-921 21-191Te Aponga Uira 20-054 21-944Te Aponga Uira (Avatiu Station) 20-058
23944Telecom Cook Islands 29-680 26-174
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ANNEX “F”OUTER ISLANDS
HURRICANE SAFETY PLANS
SOUTHERN COOK ISLANDS
AITUTAKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
Coordination Centre: Aitutaki Hospital Cafeteria - 31-007 / 31 700
- Fax 31 622
Safety Centres Amuri Community Hall - 31 780Amuri Primary School - 31 057 / 31 093Amuri SDA Sunday school Hall - 31 246 Araura Primary School - 31 057 / 31 093Arutanga CICC Mission House - 31 112(Are-Pure-Atua)Arutanga CICC Sunday school Hall - 31 112Nikaupara Community Hall - 31 191Tautu CICC Mission House - 31 143 / 31 214Tautu Community Hall - 31 214Vaitau Primary School - 31 083 Vaipae CICC Mission House - 31 028Vaipae SDA Sunday school Hall - 31 534 / 31 464Vaipeka Clinic - 31 401
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1 Cat D3 Bulldozer1 Ford 168 tractor 2x2 WD
Police 1 Honda 250CC m/cycle1 Mazda P/up truck 2x2WD
Infrastructure 1 Nissan 7 ton tipper
1 Fiat front end loader 1 Mobile air compressor
Water Works 1 Pickup truck 2x2
` Aitutaki Power Supply 1 Hiab Truck 2x2WD1 Pickup Truck 4x4WD
Port Authority 1 Omega Crane 18 tons SWL
1 Crane 15 tons SWL2 Forklift 3 tons Lift1 motorcycle 80CC1 Inboard motorised twin screw
barge1 Outboard motorised twin
screw barge1 Tug boat – Dry Dock
Justice 1 Honda 100CC
Telecom 1 Suzuki 4x4 P/up truck
Health 1 Toyota 2x2 pickup truck1 Ambulance
Marine 2 Pickup truck 2x2WD
Airport Authority 1 Fire Truck1 Pickup truck 4x4WD
Air Rarotonga 1 2-ton truck1 Saab Aircraft2 Banderante Aircraft
Equipment: Island Council 3 Chainsaws
Port Authority Ropes / Straps / 2 x Shovels
Committee Call-out Listing:Health: Dr Koko 31 783(hm)31 002(wk)
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Dr.Nini Ang
Power Supply:Rimaroa Tuiravakai 31 104(hm)31 038(wk)
Aitutaki Broadcasting:Ronald Henry 31 062(hm)31 604(wk)
31 745
Port Authority:Metuakore Tare 31 585(hm)31 050(wk)Clive Baxter 31 025(hm)31 025(wk)
Callout List: Government Representative: 31-099Mr. Tupuariki Puna
31-683
Mayor: Mr. Teokotai Herman 31-248(hm)
31-007/31-70031-986(Fax)
Island Secretary: Mr. Sabati Solomona 31 -007/ 31 700
31-986(Fax)Police: Snr/Sgt T Vaikai 31-015 / 31 590 TCI Operator: Mr. Strickland Henry 31 680 / 31 682 /
31 68331142 (hm)
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ATIU HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
Coordination Centre: Atiu Community HallPhone: 33-136
Safety Centres Ngatiarua Meeting HouseAreora Meeting HouseTengatangi Meeting HouseMapumai Meeting HouseTeenui Meeting House
Vehicles:
Equipments:
Callout List: Government Representative: 33-136
Island AdministrationCharles Koronui 33-269
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Mayor Mr. Rakeimata (Tura) Koronui 33-270/33-276
33-369(Fax)
PoliceConstable Tuaine Rakei 33-120
HealthDr Don George 33-064
MANGAIA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
Coordination Centre: Mangaia Post OfficePhone:
Safety Centres: Oneroa Apunavai MeetingHouseImmanuela Meeting HouseTavaenga Meeting House
Tamarua Tepauru Meeting HouseTamarua CICC Sunday School Hall
Karanga Karanga Meeting House
Puna Ivirua Kirikiri Meeting HouseMatiekura Meeting House
Vehicles: OMIA 2 Trucks1 Loader
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1 Grader1 Pickup1 Slasher
Agriculture 1 Pickup2 Motor Cycles
Energy 1 Pickup1 Hiab
Safety Centre 1 Pickup
Equipment: 1 ChainsawCallout List: Government Representative: 34-013
34-083Island Secretary:Mrs. Tuaine Tuara 34 -289(wk)
34 -007(hm)34- 238(fax)
Mayor:Mr. Vavia Tangatataia 34 060(hm)
34 289(wk)34 238(Fax)
Police:Constable A Matapo 34-499(wk)
TCI: Mr. Periki Poila 34 680 or
34 68134-683(fax)
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MAUKE HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation:
Coordination Centre: GR’s ResidencePhone: 35-083
Safety Centres: Mauke Primary/CollegeSt Mary SchoolPremier Hall
Vehicles: 1 Tractor1 Truck2 Motor Cars
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Equipment: 1 Chainsaw
Callout List: Government Representative:Mr. Dyer Tamaka 35 083(Govt residence)
35-070(hm)
Island Secretary:Mr. Teokotai Tura 35 200(wk)
35 14135 201(fax)
Mayor:Mr. Teina Enua 35-128(wk)
35 142(Fax)
Police:Constable B Tura 35 086(wk)
35 023(hm)
TCI 35 680(wk) orMarae Tuariki (Teau Ariki) 35-682(wk)
35-683(Fax)35-115(hm)
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MITIARO HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart:
Coordination Centre: GR’s ResidencePhone:
Safety Centres: Mitiaro Community Hall 36 146Atai Auta Meeting HouseMangarei / Takaue Meeting HouseCICC Sunday school HallCatholic Hall
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Base 2 (Atai) 36 138
Vehicles: 1 x tractor
Equipment: 2 x 5 tonnes truck
Callout List: Government Representative: 36 121
Mayor:Mr Peter Van Dogen 36 108
36 683(Fax)Island Secretary:Mr.Travel Tou (Tou Ariki) 36 108(wk)
36 157(Fax)36 161(hm)
Police:Constable N Nootai 36 110 (wk)
36 131 (hm)TCI: 36 680 or
36 682(wk) 36 683 (Fax)
PALMERSTON ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
Coordination Centre: GR’s Residence 37/680
Contact Numbers: Phone: 37 68437 683 (Fax)
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Equipment:
Callout List: Government Representative:
Mayor:Mr.Joseph Richard Marsters 37 680
37 683(Fax)
Island Secretary:Mr. Tere Te Akaraanga Marsters (via
OMIA)20 32137 680Fax:37 683
Police:Hon Constable Edward Marsters
TCI:Mr Melbourne Marsters
NORTHERN COOK ISLANDS
RAKAHANGA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
Coordination Centre: Government Administration Block 44 036 44
035 (Fax)
Safety Centres: Farenui HallTe Araroa ClinicRakahanga Primary School
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Equipment:
Callout List: Government Representative:Mr. Danny Piho 44 036
Mayor:Mr. Temu Hagai 44 036
44 683(Fax)(12pm-4pm)
Island Secretary:Mr. Taunga Tuteru 44 036
44 035 (Fax)(6am-12pm)
Police:Constable: Iakimo Iakimo 44 024
TCI:Toka Tuteru 44 680
44 683 (Fax)
MANIHIKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
TAUHUNU
Coordination Centre: GR’s Office 43-046Mr. Papa Pia 43-019
Staffing: Call out List: Government Representatives:
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Mayor:Mr. Kora Kora Phn: 43-123,
Fax: 43- 683(12pm-4pm)
Email: [email protected]
Island Secretary:Mr. Araipu Munukoatini Phn: 43- 102
Fax: No:43 103(6am-12pm)
Police:Constable Kaina Boaza (Tukao) 43
307(hm)Constable Faimou 43 351(hm)P/Constable Faimou
TCI: 43 680 orMr. Munokoa Tuteru 43
68243 683(fax)
MOID 1 Driver/Mechanic2 Labourers
Island Council 3 LabourersEnergy 1 Operator
Safety Centre Tauhunu School Phn 43-664
Staffing: 1 Health Nurse1 Public Health
Communications: TCI Centre 43-68043-683 (Fax)43-681
Staffing: 1 TCI Officer
Vehicles:
Equipments:TUKAO
Coordination Centre: Tukao Post Office: 43-324
Staffing: 1 Post Office staff1 Mayor4 MOID Officers
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2 Island Councillors1 Health Nurse1 Public Health
Safety Centre CICC Sunday school Hall
Vehicles:
Equipment:Island Secretary:Araipu Munukoatini 43 - 102
43 - 103(Fax)(6am-12pm)
Police:Constable Kaina BOAZA (Tukao) 43
307(hm)Constable Party JOHNSON (Tauhunu) 43
351(hm)P/Constable Faimou
TCI: 43 - 680 or43 - 68243 - 683(fax)
PUKAPUKA ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
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Coordination Centre: GR’s ResidencePhone: 41-044
Safety Centres: Pukapuka High School, Yato Phn /Fax 41-052
Vehicles: 2 x 4 tonnes truck
Equipment: 1 front end loader. 4 x chainsaws
Callout List: Government Representative: 41 044
Mayor:Mr. Tere MATAIO 41- 034
41- 683(Fax)(12pm-4pm) Island Secretary:
Mr. James AUROA 41-711/41-71241-712(Fax)(6am-12pm)
Email: [email protected]
Police:Constable Brian OPO 41- 098(wk)P/Constable …….TCI: 41- 680
41 -300 or41 -68141- 683(fax)
PENRHYN HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
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OMOKA
Coordination Centre:
Staffing: Government Representative
OMIA
IslandCouncil
Energy
Safety Centre Omoka Primary School
Staffing:
Communications: TCI Centre
Staffing:
Vehicles:
Equipments:
Call out List: Government Representative: (GR)
Mayor:Tahaki Paulo 42- 103
42 -683(Fax)Island Secretary:Mii Mariri 42-100
42-683(Fax)Police: Sergeant Mita Soa Tini 42 499(Omoka)
42 125(hm)TCI: 42 680
42 683(Fax) TE-TAUTUA
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Staffing:
Safety Centre CICC Sunday school Hall
Vehicles:
Equipment:
Call out List: Government Representatives:
Mayor:Tahaki Paulo 42 103
42 683(Fax
Island Secretary:Mii Mariri 42-100
42-683(Fax)
Police:Temporary Constable T Tapaitau
Telecom: 42 202
RAROTONGA VILLAGE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
Chairperson’s Contact Numbers:
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VILLAGE CHAIRPERSON HOME WORK
Tupapa Karika Karika 20-866
Takuvaine Michael Savage 24-999 25-494
Avatiu Poko Keu 21-555 25-494
Nikao Pape Aviu 23-255 21-452
Arorangi Robert Heathe r 25-277 24-249
Titikaveka Mr. Vaevae Tangiiti 21-26755367
Ngatangiia Seba Tangimetua 20-123 22-055
Matavera George Taraare 20095 53-082
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COOK ISLANDS TROPICAL CYCLONE TRACKING MAP
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MangaiaRarotonga
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