An outlook at Samoa’s weather for the remainder of the cyclone season, plus how a precious Fijian site is struggling to survive.

Fijian workers assisting flood impacted areas of Australia

An update on the current COVID-19 situation in Samoa and how weather forecasts could be used in disaster planning

Samoa has disaster warnings systems, but they’re turned their attention to other threats

Tonga update after the volcanic eruption

Some Pacific countries are dealing with their first outbreak of COVID-19.

On this episode: Stories from Tonga after the country recovers from a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami, the International Red Cross explain how they’re helping to keep Tonga COVID safe while delivering supplies to the Pacific nation 

The reaction to the Tongan volcanic eruption

Everyday items could ensure survival in a disaster

Many Pacific communities live with the ever-present but rare prospect of volcanic eruption. At their worst, they can be the most catastrophic of all disasters. But even after an eruption, there are things you can do to improve your chances of survival.