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National Disaster Management Office - Fiji

The National Disaster Management Office, popularly known as NDMO, was established as the coordinating Centre for the Fiji Government in times of Natural Disasters.

Fiji experiences severe weather events, including powerful tropical cyclones and associated flooding. When these weather events strike the impact on communities can be significant. Tropical Cyclone Winston, that impacted Fiji in February 2016, was an example of both the power and destruction of these weather events, but also showcased the impressive response system that exists within Fiji to provide immediate relief and assist impacted communities. 

In June, 2017, NDMO took delivery of four customised Sealegs amphibious boats to support wider emergency services working across Fiji, improving response capability in maritime environments. Following delivery of the vessels, MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) provided follow-up training and support to the vessel operators, through its Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP).