Katie Greenwood
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she/her. Head of Delegation IFRC Pacific. For interviews @soneelram
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Joined May 2021
So many wonderful people are doing so much to assist communities affected by the Californian wildfires. Hats off to @RedCross whose staff and volunteers continue to dedicate themselves to service despite being affected themselves. That's Red Cross- fast, effective and local.
Nearly 900 California wildfire evacuees woke up in Red Cross shelters Monday morning, many of whom are struggling after losing everything. Thankfully, more than 350 of our dedicated disaster responders and volunteers are on the ground, ensuring no one has to navigate this
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Brilliant experience accompanying @vanuaturedcross and partner agencies to distribute essentials on behalf of Vanuatu Society for People with Disability. Volunteers and staff all lent a hand to load trucks bound for Mele, where we met families affected by the recent earthquake.
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The Cook Islands Met Service has just reported a downgrading of Tropical Cyclone Pita to a Tropical Low. Southern outer islands and Rarotonga still have strong wind and heavy swell warnings with a chance of inundation. Stay safe all. #tcpita #cookislands
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I have just spoken to the Secretary Genral of Cook Islands Red Cross. We are tracking TC Pita as its charting a course for Rarotonga. The team will take advance action - helping vulnerable households. Their training hall is a purpose built evacuation centre if required. #tcpita
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Thanks to partners like @ECHO_Asia, @vanuaturedcross is able to be fast, effective and consistent in their ongoing response to community need after the devastating Earquake in Vanuatu on December 17. This support is much appreciated.
A powerful earthquake affected 40% of Vanuatu’s population last month. This is how the EU helped: ✅EUR 600,000 humanitarian aid ✅emergency satellite mapping ✅environmental expertise from 🇩🇪 ✅water purification stations, tool kits, solar lamps from 🇫🇷 #EUsolidarity
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Wildfires & winter storms across the US are stark reminders to prevent & prepare for emergencies. Make a plan. Write down important phone numbers and medications. Download emergency apps and set up alerts. Listen to fire and law enforcement authorities. Be aware.
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WATCH NOW | Floods create mosquito breeding grounds, raising the risk of Dengue Fever. 🦟 Every action counts! Share these tips with your loved ones! #DenguePrevention #FloodSafety #StaySafeFiji
@FijiNDRMO @FijiGovernment @RedCrossAU @IFRCAsiaPacific @MRMDFiji
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Amazing work from @vanuaturedcross and the Restoring Family Links team providing support for families displaced by landslides and reporting missing loved ones. For those seeking assistance RFL Helpline: ☎️+678 733 2389 / +678 527 6168 📩email: RFLTeamLeader.Vanuatu@ifrc.org.
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The journey to deliver relief to far-flung, so called "last mile" villages is never easy. Rain drenched roads turn into swamps, and every step is a challenge. Even so, the @vanuaturedcross team pushes on. As much as delivering relief, they deliver hope and the knowledge we care.
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Taking a little time to prepare an emergency kit can make all the difference when disaster strikes. Think water, first aid supplies & other essentials your family might need. Check out our simple guide to putting together your own kit: https://t.co/ZZ72gVFp4j
#staysafefiji
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Please take care Fiji- especially heed the warnings of authorities not to drive in flood water or attempt water crossings.
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🇫🇷🇻🇺 #Earthquake Reconnaissance flight to analyze landslides that could, if it rains, cause flooding.
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As @vanuaturedcross assess community needs and distribute vital resources such as water, hygiene kits and equipment to fix dwellings, they are also seeing a lot of fear and trauma. Teams refresh psychological first aid skills before the day begins so they can listen and assist.
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Five members of our @IFRCAsiaPacific team have arrived in Port Vila and are supporting the @vanuaturedcross and local authorities with the Earthquake response. Our Disaster Mgmt leaders are accompanied by technical staff on providing Shelter, Water, Health and Logistics.
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Thanks to all our partners who help @ifrc and our Pacific Red Cross Societies to pre position emergency relief items for moments like these in Vanuatu. Recently, @USAIDSavesLives propositioned items which are being distributed today to community members in need.
Red Cross volunteers are on the ground delivering relief items to affected communities in Port Vila. Relief items such as kitchen sets include cooking pots and utensils to help families prepare meals, and tarpaulins to provide temporary shelter.
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Such great work by @vanuaturedcross in challenging circumstances. @ifrc have 4 surge staff from our Pacific office arriving today in Port Vila to assist and our great partners @NZRedCross have an IT and telecommunications Emergency Response Unit that just hit the ground.
🎥 Our trained Red Cross volunteers are working tirelessly this weekend to assist those affected by the recent devastating earthquake. Teams are loading relief items that will be distributed to affected families in Port Vila.
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Concerned families from overseas got in touch with us through our RFL helpline, wanting to establish contact with their loved ones in Port Vila. We were able to locate individuals and have them call their families to let them know that they are safe. Thank you ICRC and IFRC.
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Some CCTV footage from Vanuatu's earthquake on Tuesday. Really terrifying for all. You can see the moments when the quake surpasses people's usual experience of tremors and becomes something far worse.
Three more terrifying scenes of the M7.3 earthquake striking Vanuatu on Tuesday...😱 https://t.co/KNhDrks82R
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Australian emergency crews are on the ground in Vanuatu. With our search and rescue teams working with local authorities to assist those trapped in collapsed buildings. And our medical assistance teams helping treat the injured.
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