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Papua New Guinea: Volcanic Activity PNG Disaster Management Team Situation Update No. 1 (as of 7 January 2018) This update is produced by the PNG Disaster Management Team Secretariat in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 6 January 2018. The next update will be issued on or around 8 January 2018. Background Kadovar Island became active on 5 January 2018 with mild volcanic activity on south-eastern side of the island. It was reported on 6 January that local communities from Angoram district sent two dinghies to assist with evacuation of communities on Kadovar island. On 6 January, Wewak District Administrator and a representative from the Governor’s office conducted an aerial assessment and observed lava flow on the island with an estimated 50-60% of the island covered in lava. However, there was no indication of the local population which led the district administrator to suggest that the island community might have evacuated to nearby islands. As of 6 January, prevailing wind conditions have carried ash clouds west of Kadovar island. Kadovar Island (Kadowar) is a small island belonging to the cluster of islands referred to as Schouten Islands. Kadovar is approximately 100km from Wewak (line of sight) and 24km to nearest point on mainland East Sepik province. Kadovar is part of Wewak Island Rural LLG in Wewak District, East Sepik Province. According to the 2011 national census, Kadovar has 101 Source: http://reliefweb.int/map/papua-new-guinea/papua-new-guinea- location-map-2013 households comprising 494 people (M: 241/F: 253) although The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this current population estimates range from 500-600 people. map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Current Situation The Rabaul Volcanological Observatory (RVO) reported on 7 January that the current volcanic activity could become explosive with the possible of tsunamis being generated due to the landslides that might occur. PNG Disaster Management Team Papue New Guinea Volcanic Activity Situation Update No. 1 | 2 Response to Date Since 6 January, the Wewak district administration has been working with the East Sepik provincial administration and the MP for Wewak to organise an evacuation. The MP for Wewak, (also Minister for Inter-Government Relations), Hon. Kevin Isifu, indicated that there were no district funds available currently as government accounts had yet to open for 2018. The National Disaster Centre (NDC) is currently coordinating closely with East Sepik provincial administration on establishing the current situation. On 7 January, a provincial assessment team was deployed. NDC and East Sepik provincial administration are presently awaiting findings from the deployed assessment team. DISCLAIMER: This document is a compilation of information gathered from various sources, including relevant UN agencies, government sources, INGOs, IOs, church-based organisations and the media. For further information, please contact: PNG Disaster Management Secretariat, [email protected] For more information, please visit www.unocha.org www.reliefweb.int. PNG Disaster Management Team .

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