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Fiji and Disasters References by Kirstie Méheux Kirstiemeheux@Hotmail.Com 16 September 2007 Available From Fiji and Disasters References By Kirstie Méheux [email protected] 16 September 2007 Available from http://www.islandvulnerability.org/fijirefs.pdf This is a list of texts which I have come across in the course of my PhD research (see http://www.islandvulnerability.org/fiji.html#meheuxphd ). The texts are predominantly related to disasters in Fiji, however, there are a few which have a broader Pacific-wide focus. I have also included a few texts that focus on climate change in the Pacific. Benson, C. (1997) The economic impact of natural disasters in the Fiji. Overseas Development Institute Working Paper, Working Paper 97, Overseas Development Institute, London. Brookfield, H. C. (1977) The Hurricane Hazard Natural disaster and small populations. UNESCO/UNFPA MAB (Series: Population and Environment Project in the Eastern Islands of Fiji). Campbell, J. (1994) Disaster Losses in the Pacific: Are They Increasing? In, The South Pacific Regional Disaster Housing Conference held Lae, Papua New Guinea, Campbell, J. (1999) Pacific Island vulnerabilities towards the end of the twentieth century. In, Ingleton, J. (Ed.) Natural Disaster Management: A presentation to commemorate the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) 1990-2000, Tudor Rose, Leicester, 320. Campbell, J. R. (1984) Dealing with Disaster: Hurricane Response in Fiji. Pacific Islands Development Program, East-West Centre, Honolulu. Campbell, J. R. (2006) Traditional disaster-reduction in Pacific Island communities. GNS Science Report, 206/038, GNS Science, Campbell, J. R. and Chung, J. (1986) Post-Disaster Assessment: A. Management. East- West Center, Honolulu. Campbell, J. R. and Chung, J. (1986) Post-Disaster Assessment: B. Field Survey. East- West Centre, Honolulu. Chand, S. (2000) Coups, cyclones and recovery: the Fiji experience. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 15(2), 121-129. Chand, V. (2004) Floods - a drain on the economy. [Online] Fiji Ministry of Information, Suva. Available from: http://www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/printer_2504.shtml [Accessed 07.07.04]. Chandra, A. (2003) Cyclone 'Ami' Progress Report. Northern Health Services, Ministry of Health, Government of Fiji, Fiji. Chung, J. (1987) Fiji, Land of Tropical Cyclones and Hurricanes: a case study in agricultural rehabilitation. Disasters, 11(1), 40-48. Chung, J., Kaloumaira, A., Planitz, A. and Rynn, J. (2000) Natural Disaster Reduction in Pacific Island Countries. South Pacific Disaster Reduction Programme, Suva, Fiji. Cronin, S. J., Ferland, M. A. and Terry, J. P. (2004) Nabukelevu volcano (Mt. Washington), Kadavu - a source of hitherto unknown volcanic hazard in Fiji. Journal of Vulcanology and Geothermal Research, 131(3-4), 371-396. Crozier, M. J., Howorth, R. and Grant, I. J. (1981) Landslide Activity During Cyclone Wally, Fiji: A Case Study of Wainitubatolu Catchment. Pacific Viewpoint, 27(1), 69-88. d'Aubert, A. M. (1994) Tropical Cyclones and Droughts in the Pacific Islands. Department of Geography, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. Dau, I. (1993) The Effects of Cyclone Kina on the North and West Coast of Koro Island from Nacamaki to Muanicanua. Engineering Geology Unit, Mineral Resources Department, Suva. Department of Regional Development (1993?) Tropical Cyclone Kina and Severe Flooding, January, 1993. Final Report. Department of Regional Development, Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. Department of Regional Development (undated) Tropical Cyclone Joni (Monday 7/12/92 - Saturday 12/12/92). Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. DISMAC Task Force (1993) Tropical Cyclone "Kina" and Severe Flooding in Fiji: A preliminary report by the Minister for Fijian Affairs and Regional Development. Ministry of Fijian Affairs and Regional Development, Suva. Fairbairn, T. I. J. (1997) The Economic Impact of Natural Disasters in the South Pacific with special reference to Fiji, Western Samoa, Niue and Papua New Guinea. RAS/92/360, South Pacific Disaster Reduction Programme, place of publication unknown. Fiji Meteorological Service (1982) Tropical Cyclone Hettie - Preliminary Report. 41/1, Fiji Meteorological Service, Nadi, Fiji. Fiji Meteorological Service (2001) List of Floods Occurring in the Fiji Islands between 1840 and 2000. FMS Information Sheet No. 125, FMS Information Sheet No.125, Fiji Meteorological Service, Nadi. Fiji Meteorological Service (2002) List of Tropical Cyclones Affecting Fiji From 1830/31 to 1968/69 Seasons. Information sheet, Information Sheet No. 120, Fiji Meteorological Service, Nadi, Fiji. Fiji Meteorological Service (2002) List of Extreme Wind Gusts Recorded During Tropical Cyclone Affecting Fiji 1964-2002. Information Sheet No. 106, Fiji Meteorological Service, Government of Fiji, Nadi. Fiji Meteorological Service (2003) List of Tropical Cyclone Affecting Fiji From 1969/70 to 2001/02 Seasons. FMS Information Sheet No. 123, Information Sheet No. 123, Fiji Meteorological Service, Nadi, Fiji. Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific (2000) A Dramatic Tool for Cyclone Preparedness. (Video), Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific (2000) A Dramatic Tool for Cyclone Preparedness. Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. Government of Fiji (1995) Fiji National Disaster Management Plan. Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. Government of Fiji (1997) Cabinet Memorandum: Cyclone Gavin Damage Report (For Discussion) (Memorandum by the Assistant Minister for Fijian Affairs, Regional Development and Multi-Ethnic Affairs). Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. Government of Fiji (1997) Cabinet Memorandum: A Preliminary Report on Tropical Cyclone Gavin that struck Fiji From March 6-9, 1997 (For Information) (Memorandum by the prime Minister and Minister for Fijian Affairs, Regional Development and Multi-Ethnic Affairs). Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. Government of Fiji (1998) Natural Disaster Management Act 1998. Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. Government of Fiji (2003) Health works towards preventing disease outbreak. [Online] ReliefWeb, Available from: [Accessed 30.04.04]. Government of Fiji (2005) 6/4/05 - Cabinet approves relief assistance to victims of flooding and landslides. Cabinet Release, Government of Fiji, Suva. Government of Fiji (2005) 10/11/05 - Cabinet considers flash flood report and approves changes to national disaster committee membership. Cabinet Release, Government of Fiji, Suva. Government of Fiji (2005) 18/2/05 - Cabinet approves establishment of an Emergency Management Volunteer Service. Cabinet Release, Government of Fiji, Suva. Government of Fiji (2006) Disaster warnings were not heeded - Young. Press Release, Government of Fiji, Suva. Government of Fiji (2006) 28/2/06 - Cabinet endorsed National Disaster Review Policy Framework. [Online Cabinet Release] Government of Fiji, Suva. Available from: http://www.fiji.gov/publish/page_6304.shtml [Accessed 01.03.06]. Government of Fiji (undated) National Disaster Management Council Report of Tropical Cyclone Gavin. Government of Fiji, Suva, Fiji. Granger, K. (1999) An Information Infrastructure for Disaster Management in Pacific Island Countries. Record 1999/35, Australian Geological Survey Organisation, Canberra. Hackett, J. (undated) Bebe! Fiji's Worst Hurricane October 21 to 25, 1972. Fiji Government Printer, Suva, Fiji. Holden, B. J. (1992) Coastal Damage Inspection Southwest Viti Levu, Fiji After Cyclone Sina. SOPAC Technical Report, 148, SOPAC, Suva. Holmes, R. L. (1887) Hurricane in Fiji. 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