DISASTER Assessment team led by the National Disaster Management Office, for earthquake affected communities in Shortland Islands in the Western Province, have been completed.

The team of Provincial Emergency Responders led by Provincial Disaster Management Office and supported by the NDMO have completed the assessments and is in a process of finalising reports.

The team had assessed seven villages in Inner-Shortlands ward 2, and identified various damages to shelter and water sectors.

Provincial Disaster Officer for Western Province Mr Danny Ruel said most of the damages were on buildings and water tanks.

“Following the assessments, we also distribute household kits to identified beneficiaries he said.

“Final report to be submitted to NEOC for further planning.”

The National Disaster Management Office thanks the Solomon Islands Red Cross and World Vision Solomon Islands for their support to the NDMO led operation in providing Shelter kits.

The NDMO also understand and thank the participation of all relevant partners and stakeholders during the Makira earthquake and tsunami.