BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) for communities affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila in Western Province has been completed and submitted to the National Government for consideration.
Deputy Provincial Secretary of Western Province, Collin Potakana, confirmed the development during a brief conversation with Island Sun, saying the report is now before the Government for deliberation.
He said the assessment provides the basis for the Government’s recovery planning and funding decisions.
“The Initial Damage Assessment has been completed and submitted to the Government for deliberations,” Potakana said.
He explained that the actual recovery phase will commence once the Government endorses the report and allocates the necessary funding for recovery activities.
The completion of the assessment marks an important milestone in the province’s response to Cyclone Maila, which caused widespread destruction to homes, food gardens, public infrastructure and essential services across several communities.
Provincial authorities are now awaiting the Government’s decision so recovery and rehabilitation work can begin to help affected families rebuild their lives and restore damaged infrastructure.
Communities impacted by the cyclone have been calling for timely assistance, with local leaders stressing the need for urgent support to restore livelihoods and strengthen resilience against future disasters.
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