NATIONAL HURRICANE
SAFETY PLAN
2005-2006
Cook Islands National Cyclone Response Plan
MAP OF THE COOK ISLANDS
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Copy No.
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Title
Name
01
Prime Minister’s office
02
Minister of Finance & Economic Management
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Minister of Internal Affairs
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Minister of Police
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Minister of Enviroment
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Minister of Justice
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Commissioner of Police
08
Director of Disaster Management
09
Director of MET
10
Secretary of Health
11
Financial Secretary
12
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
13
Secretary of Internal Affairs
14
Secretary of Ministry of Works
15
New Zealand High Commissioner
16
Director of Natural Environment Service.
17
Religious Advisory Council
18
Te Aponga Uira
19
Telecom CI CEO
20
CIANGO
21
CEO Ministry of Transport
22
CEO Airport Authority
23
Fire & Rescue Services
24
CEO OMIA
25
Chairman Chamber of Commerce
26
Air New Zealand
27
Air Rarotonga
Acknowledgement to Mr Geoff Mackley for allowing to use the photo on the front page of this Plan
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Cook Islands Red Cross
CEO CI Tourism Corporation
Secretary of Education
Harbour Master, Rarotonga
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Teau O Tonga Mayor
34
Takitumu Mayor
35
Puaikura Mayor
36
Aitutaki Mayor
37
Aitutaki Island Secretary
38
Aitutaki Police Officer
39
Atiu Mayor
40
Atiu Island Secretary
41
Atiu Police Officer
42
Mauke Mayor
43
Mauke Island Secretary
44
Mauke Police Officer
45
Mitiaro Mayor
46
Mitiaro Island Secretary
47
Mitiaro Police Officer
48
Mangaia Mayor
49
Mangaia Island Secretary
50
Mangaia Police Officer
51
Manihiki Mayor
42
Manihiki Island Secretary
53
Manihiki Police Officer
54
Rakahanga Mayor
55
Rakahanga Island Secretary
56
Rakahanga Police Officer
57
Pukapuka Mayor
58
Pukapuka Island Secretary
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Pukapuka Police Officer
60
Penryn Mayor
61
Penryn Island Secretary
62
Penryn Police Officer
63
Palmerston Mayor
64
Palmerston Island Secretary
65
Palmerston Police Officer
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CONTENT
MAP OF THE COOK ISLANDS .................................................................................................................................... 2
DISTRIBUTION LIST .................................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTENT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
HURRICANE SAFETY ACT ........................................................................................................................................ 7
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY ............................................................................................................................................. 7
WARNING DISSEMINATION .................................................................................................................................... 7
TYPES OF WARNING.................................................................................................................................................. 7
TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT ................................................................................................................................... 8
GALE WARNING ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
STORM WARNING ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
HURRICANE WARNING ............................................................................................................................................ 8
TERMINATION OF ALERT OR WARNING ............................................................................................................ 8
STRONG WIND WARNING ....................................................................................................................................... 9
CONTENT OF MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................... 9
STATE OF WARNING ................................................................................................................................................. 9
HURRICANE CENTRE (HURCENT) LOCATION ............................................................................................... 9
HURCENT CALLOUT LISTING .......................................................................................................................... 10
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES .................................................................................................................... 11
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 11
SAFETY CENTRES ............................................................................................................................................. 12
SUMMARY OF SAFETY CENTRES ...................................................................................................................... 15
SUPERVISING AT SAFETY CENTRES ................................................................................................................ 16
OTHER CENTRES .............................................................................................................................................. 17
OUTER ISLANDS HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN..................................................................................................... 18
ANNEX “A” .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ....................................................................................................................................... 26
TE APONGA UIRA O TUMU-TE-VAROVARO .................................................................................................. 26
TELECOM COOK ISLANDS ................................................................................................................................. 26
METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 27
ANNEX “B” .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
MEDICAL STAFF PLACEMENT AT SAFETY CENTRES ................................................................................. 28
ANNEX “C” .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
POLICE HEADQUARTERS HURRICANE SAFETY STOCK ............................................................................ 31
ANNEX “D” .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
RELIEF ASSISTANCE FROM ABROAD .............................................................................................................. 32
ANNEX “E” .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS LISTING ................................................................................................... 34
ANNEX “F” .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
AITUTAKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN............................................................................................................ 36
ATIU HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 39
MANGAIA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN ............................................................................................................ 40
MAUKE HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN................................................................................................................. 42
MITIARO HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN ............................................................................................................. 44
PALMERSTON ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN .................................................................................... 45
RAKAHANGA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN...................................................................................................... 46
MANIHIKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN............................................................................................................ 47
PUKAPUKA ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN .......................................................................................... 49
PENRHYN HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN ............................................................................................................ 50
RAROTONGA VILLAGE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES ......................................................... 52
COOK ISLANDS TROPICAL CYCLONE TRACKING MAP ................................................................................... 55
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INTRODUCTION
The physical geography, location and climate of the Cook Islands make it prone to tropical cyclones
during the months November through to April. This period is commonly known as the ‘Hurricane2
Season’.
HURRICANE SAFETY ACT
The Hurricane Safety Act 1973 provides legislation to
appoint a Chief Hurricane Safety Officer3 and to establish
a Hurricane Safety Committee. Its function is to co-ordinate
and control the activities of Government and Non-Government
organizations in the event of a hurricane.
HURRICANE
SEASON
NOV - APR
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
The primary concern of the Hurricane Safety Committee during and immediately after a hurricane
is to protect life and property. Therefore, the content of this plan will be limited to the actions
required during and immediately after a hurricane.
The restoration of reasonable living conditions for victims of a hurricane is beyond the
responsibilities of the Hurricane Safety Committee, but will be under the direct control of the
Government of the Cook Islands.
WARNING DISSEMINATION
Immediately upon a receipt of a notifiable warning, the Duty Meteorological Officer shall advise the
appropriate personnel shown in the Hurricane Center Callout listing on page 8. The Director of the
Meteorological Service or his nominated Deputy is responsible for ensuring that either the Chief
Hurricane Safety Officer or his Deputy has been advised.
1. The Meteorological Service is to advise no other personnel or organization
without the specific authority of the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer or his Deputy. This
authority is required for each notifiable warning.
2. Special Weather Bulletins are to be released for media broadcast by the Meteorological
Service in the format as received from Nadi, except the dates and times are amended to
local time.
3. Any alterations to promulgate notification requirements for specific instances are to be
arranged with the Director of Meteorological Service or his nominate Deputy.
TYPES OF WARNING
The following types of warnings are recognized, numbered Special Weather Bulletins (SWBs)
affecting the Cook Islands constitute weather messages notifiable under this plan:
 Tropical Cyclone Alert
 Gale Warning
 Storm Warning
 Hurricane Warning
 Advice terminating and Alert Warning
Also known as ‘Cyclone Season’
Also known as National Disaster Controller
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TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT
To give information on the development of an incipient cyclone or the progress of a cyclone still
some distance away, if there is a significant probability that winds may reach gale force or more
within the subsequent 24 to 36 hours. It is intended to give members of the community time to
check their preparedness and to put them on the alert for possible warnings to follow.
When a tropical cyclone develops rapidly, there is
not enough time to issue a tropical cyclone alert
before it becomes necessary to issue a gale, storm
or hurricane warning.
Sometimes a tropical
cyclone develops or
approaches much more
rapidly than expected
Reviewed:
Every 3 hours
New Alert Bulletin Issued: At least 6 hours, preferably at regular bulletin time.
GALE WARNING
Winds are expected to reach gale or strong gale force (Beaufort 8 or 9; sustained average speeds 3447 knots, 17-24 meters per second) within the subsequent 24 hours (or other specified 24 hours (or
other specified periods).
First Issued:
When the need become apparent
Reviewed:
Every 3 hours
New Warning Issued: At least every 6 hours, normally with routine bulletins
STORM WARNING
Winds are expected to reach storm or violent storm force (Beaufort 10 or 11; sustained average
speeds 48-63 knots, 25-33 meters per second) within the subsequent 24 hours (or other specified
periods).
First Issued:
When the need become apparent
Reviewed:
At least every 3 hours
New Warning Issued: At least every 3 hours, more frequent if situation justifies.
HURRICANE WARNING
Winds are expected to reach hurricane force (Beaufort 12; sustained average speeds over 63 knots,
over 33 meters per second) within the subsequent 24 hours (or other specified periods).
Reviewed:
Every 3 hours.
New Warning Issued: At least 3 hours, more frequently if situation justifies.
TERMINATION OF ALERT OR WARNING
A message advising that the regular issue of an alert or warning ceases because winds are no longer
expected to reach gale force or more.
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STRONG WIND WARNING
Strong wind warnings are also issued but are not considered significant for the purposes of notifying
the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer unless with a specific Tropical Cyclone Alert or cancellation,
provided however that the Senior Police Officer on duty will always be advised.
CONTENT OF MESSAGES
The messages relayed by the Meteorological Service are to include:
1. The probable direction and speed of the winds, including maximum gusts (in
knots, and by force, according to the Beaufort scale).
2. the state of the sea
3. Area most likely to be affected
4. Brief description of the general weather situation; and
5. an indication of future development
STATE OF WARNING
A State of Warning will exist from the time any meteorological warning or alert is publicly notified
by such means of communication as are available to the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer. A State of
Warning shall continue until advice of termination of a warning or an alert is publicly notified by
such means of communication as are available to the Chief Hurricane Safety Officer.
HURRICANE CENTRE (HURC-CENTRE)4 LOCATION
LOCATION:
Board Room, First Floor, TCI Building, Parekura
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 22-261
22-262
22-263
FACSIMILE NUMBER:
22-264
ACTIVATION:
HURC-CENTRE will be activated on the direction of the Chief
Hurricane Safety Officer, or in his absence by his Deputy, on the
notification of any alert of warning as specified from the
Meteorological Service.
REPRESENTATION:
Each organization represented on the Hurricane Safety Committee is
to provide one liaison officer to represent their organization at the
HURC-CENTRE. The following organizations make up the
Hurricane Safety Committee:
 Police
 Public Service Commission.
 Telecom Cook Islands
 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 Ministry of Finance
 Ministry of Works
 Ministry of OMIA
 Ministry of Health
also known as the NEOC – National Emergency Operations Centre
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STAFFING:
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Marine Resources
Ministry of Education
Ministry of National Environment
Ministry of Justice.
Ministry of Culture
Elijah Communications
CI Tourism Corporation
Airport Authority
Port Authority
Meteorological Service
Red Cross
Air New Zealand
Air Rarotonga
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
Staffing at the HURC-CENTRE is to be provided by the Police,
and any other Department, as requested by the Chief Hurricane
Safety Officer.
HURC-CENTRE CALLOUT LISTING
The Meteorological Service will advise the following only without first requiring the approval of the
Chief Hurricane Safety Officer or his Deputy.
Personnel
Telephone Numbers
Work
Home
Mobile
54001
1.
Chief Hurricane Safety Officer
(Commissioner of Police)
22-499
28885
2.
Police Station Senior Sergeant
22-499
Ext 214
3.
Director, Meteorological Service
20-603
25-907
55-748
4.
Operations Manager, Met Service
20-603
21-334
53-006
5.
Chief Executive Officer, TCI
29-470
24-111
55110
6.
S/Operator, Raro. Coast Station
29-388
7.
Director – Disaster Management
29-609
28-034
54-005
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The Chief Hurricane Safety Officer, or in his absence his Deputy, will direct the following persons
to be advised:
Personnel
Telephone Numbers
Work
Home
1.
Minister for Hurricane Safety
20-261
2.
PM’s Office (Chief of staff)
3.
Secretary of Internal Affairs
29-370
20-398
55-843
4.
Secretary of MOW
20-034
22-869
55-534
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Secretary of Health
29-664
23-427
55-807
6.
7.
CEO, Elijah Communications
CEO CI Tourism Corporation
29-460
23-447
55-309
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Airport Authority CEO
25-890
26-592
55-890
8.
NZ High Commissioner
22-201
22-204
55-201
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Ports Authority Manager
21-920
22-067
55-402
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Secretary of Marine Services
28-721
28-748
55-524
22-540
21-150
54-081
55-747
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES
It shall be the responsibility of each Governmental Department or organization who have
responsibilities under the Hurricane Safety Act to ensure that:
(a)
(b)
(c)
They have sufficient staffing and logistical support to fulfill their responsibilities;
Where necessary, call inter-department meetings on hurricane safety matters;
An up-to-date call-out list is maintained of public servants and volunteers, who may be
called out for emergency duty in the event of a hurricane-taking place.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities for each Department are set out in Annex ‘B’.
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SAFETY CENTRES5
The Hurricane Safety Centers will be under the supervision of the Local Government
(Vaka,Village or Island Councils) and the police will liaise to supervisors designated at each
Hurricane Safety Centers.
1.
TEREORA COLLEGE
 Most suitable as main Safety Center. Facilities are of good standard. Buildings
solidly built. Lower classroom block and Princess Anne Hall, available for
accommodation. Office Building can be used as its headquarters, Phone 23-820
 Upper classroom block can be used as Reserve Accommodation. The Home
Economics building behind the Princess Anne Hall is available for cooking and
catering purpose as well as staff room kitchen.
 Sufficient toilets and showers available at this Center.
 Center can accommodate up to five hundred people.
 Keys to Building obtainable from:
Principal:
Mr Darrel WAITI
23819 (wk) 23823 (fax)
Deputy Principal:
Mr Vae Unuka
23820 (wk) 23823 (fax)
 Mr Ngari Munokoa.
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NIKAO COMMUNITY HALL,TEPUKA
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Suitable Community Centers and has suitable facilities.
Sufficient toilets and showers available at this Centre.
Centre can accommodate up to two hundred people.
Keys to Building obtained from Ngari Munokoa
Mr. Tere Manea
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ARORANGI CICC MISSION HOUSE/MORIA AND CALVARY HALLS
 Moria and Calvary Halls are adjoining halls situated next to the CICC Mission
House. Has a kitchen and shower facility. Seven toilets are available at this Centre.
 Reverend Mautaiki is accommodated at the Mission house and has confirmed that it
can be utilized as Controlling Quarter for this Centre – Phone 22-331. Keys to both
Halls can be obtained from the above.
 Buildings are secure and can accommodate up to two hundred people.
4.
BETELA MEETING HOUSE (ALTERNATIVE)
 Recommend as an additional Safety Centre for Puaikura district.
 Meeting House has an adjoining hall with kitchen and toilet facilities. Building is
secure and solid. Phone.
 Can accommodate up to sixty people.
 Keys obtainable from Mr. Okirua TEOKOITU of Aroa, Arorangi – Phone 23435
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TITIKAVEKA KENT HALL
 Building can be used for a accommodation.
 Structure of the building is a concrete and has the necessary equipment
 It can house approximately 300 -400 people.
 Contact Phone 20-316.
 Keys can be obtain from Mr Vaevae Tangiiti contact on Phone 21-267,
Mobile:55-367
6.
TITIKAVEKA COLLEGE - Alternative Hurricane Safety Centre
 Classroom block can be used for accommodation. Buildings are solid and facilities
(toilets/showers) reasonable.
 Principal confirmed that Home Economic facilities (kitchen facilities) will be
available when required.
 Keys obtainable from the Principal, Mrs. Ani PIRI, on phone 20-137
 Centre and accommodate up to two hundred people.
 Contact numbers at College Phone 23-015 or 23-016; Fax 23-018
7.
NGATANGIIA AOG CHURCH - TURANGI
 Church building in Turangi.
 Toilet Facilities and also showers available.
 Can accommodate 100 -150 people.
 Keys can be obtained from Ura Tangaroa,Turangi
 Phone 28-034 or 27-668 , email ngaaog@oyster.net.ck
8.
MURI COMMUNITY HALL – NUKUPURE
 The building has a concrete structure
 It has all the facilities, toilet, kitchen, shower.
 Can accommodate 100-200people.
 Key can be ontained from Mauri Toa
 Contact number phone 20-317.
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NGATANGIIA CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL - Alternative Centre.
 CICC Sunday School Hall for Ngatangiia is situated next to Ngatangiia Mission
House. Building is solid and secure.
 Toilet Facilities and also showers available at this Centre.
 Rev. Iana AITAU confirmed that mission house is available and can be used as the
Centres’ Controlling Quarter – Phone-26-070.
 Sunday School Hall can accommodate up to fifty people or more. Kitchen facilities
are also available.
 Keys obtainable from Rev. The Meeting House has its own toilet and kitchen
facilities. Can accommodate up to fifty people.
 Recommended as reserve accommodation for Ngatangiia Village.
10.
MATAVERA CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL.
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Building of concrete and is solid and secure.
Has a kitchen and toilet/shower facility.
Hall can accommodate up to eighty people.
Rev. Teio Maireriki of Matavera
Phone 20-158
Key can be obtain from Iotia Atera.
11.
MATAVERA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY HALL
 Building is secure and safe.
 Has a kitchen, toilet and shower facility.
 Hall can accommodate 60-70 people.
 Keys to be obtain from Mr. Vaine Teokotai.
 Contact number Phone 22-745 or Mobile:
12.
AVARUA SCHOOL
 Buildings are secure and safe. Classrooms to be used as accommodation.
 Toilet and kitchen and shower facilities available at this Centre.
 Keys obtainable from Headmaster Mr. Gelling Jack of Tupapa.
 Avarua School – Phone 27-320
13.
ST JOSEPH HALL & BASEMENT OF CATHEDRAL CHURCH
 Buildings are safe and secure
 Toilets, shower and kitchen facilities available
 Key can obtainable from Mr. John George.
 Contact no.Phn 20-817.
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ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (Alternative Centre)
 Buildings are safe and secure.
 Toilet and kitchen facilities available at this Centre.
 Key obtainable from Sister Theresa of the Catholic Mission, Avarua.
 Phone 26-111 or 26-112
 Confirmed that Nukutere College can also be used for accommodation. School can
accommodate up to two hundred people.
15.
LATTER DAY SAINTS HALL, AVARUA BRANCH.
 Buildings are safe and secure.
 Toilet and kitchen facilities available at this Centre.
 Key obtainable from BRANCH Mission, Avatiu
 Mr John Mateara Contact Phone Nos. 24-426.
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SUMMARY OF SAFETY CENTRES
1.
TEREORA COLLEGE
TEREORA
23-820
2.
NIKAO COMMUNITY HALL
NIKAO
20-318
3.
CICC CALVARY AND MORIA
ARORANGI
22-331
4.
BETELA MEETING HOUSE
AVATIU
23-435
5.
TITIKAVEKA KENT HALL
TITIKAVEKA
20-316
6.
TITIKAVEKA COLLEGE
TITIKAVEKA
23-015
7.
NGATANGIIA AOG CHURCH
TURANGI
27-668
8.
MURI COMMUNITY HALL
NUKUPURE
20-317
9.
CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL NGATANGIIA
26-070
10.
CICC HALL
MATAVERA
20-158
11.
CATHOLIC HALL
MATAVERA
23-220
12.
AVARUA SCHOOL
AVARUA
27-320
13.
ST JOSEPH BASEMENT
TUTAKIMOA
26-111
14.
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL
TUTAKIMOA
26-111
15.
MORMON HALL (LDS)
AVATIU
24-426
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SUPERVISING AT SAFETY CENTRES
SAFETY CENTRE
SUPERVISOR
TEREORA COLLEGE
Mr Ngari MNOKOA
NIKAO COMMUNITY HALL
Mr Tere MANEA
CICC CALVARY AND MORIA
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
WORK
HOME
22-664
29-008
Mr Robert HEATHER
24-249
25-277
BETELA MEETING HOUSE
Mr Okirua TEOKOITU
23-435
TITIKAVEKA KENT HALL
Mr Vaevae TANGIITI
55-367
23-015
TITIKAVEKA COLLEGE
Mr Junior MATAIO
55-684
22-046
NGATANGIIA AOG CHURCH
Mr Sepa TANGIMETUA
55-553
24-554
MURI COMMUNITY HALL
Mr Mauri TOA
20-725
29-181
CICC SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL Mr Toutika IOANE
20-121
CICC HALL
Mr George TARAARE
20-095
CATHOLIC HALL
Mr Vaine TEOKOTAI
55-477
29-829
AVARUA SCHOOL
Mr Karika KARIKA
20-866
29-511
ST JOSEPH BASEMENT
Mr George JOHN
20-817
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL
Mr George JOHN
20-817
MORMON HALL (LDS)
Mr John MATEARA
24-426
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OTHER CENTRES
HURCENT will nominate suitable persons to supervise Safety Centres, when a decision is made to
open a Safety Centre.
POLICE LIAISON
Police will liase to all Safety Centres, instead of posting a police officer to all Centres.
REPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERVISORS
(a) The overall responsibility of supervisors at Safety Centres is to provide safety, security and
comfort to all persons occupying the Safety Centre.
(b) To assist in achieving this responsibility, supervisors should make provisions for the
following:(1)
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(6)
(7)
(8)
Ensure sufficient staff are available to carry out required functions
Arrange for medical assistance to be available, to examine and treat supposedly
uninjured persons, particularly for shock and other minor injuries.
Keep control of vehicles assigned.
Record particulars of all persons attending the Safety Centre.
Particulars include: Full name and address
 If children, establish whereabouts of parents
 Whether all members of the household are present
 Whether homeless
 Requirements for medical attention
Record names of persons leaving the Safety Centre and their destination. No
persons are to leave before the “ALL CLEAR” is given, or alternatively no
persons leave unless transferring to other accommodation.
Maintain communication link with HURC-CENTRE and advise regular
Situation Reports (SITREPS) on number of persons present and number known
to be homeless.
Request, where necessary, food, clothing and blankets from HURC-CENTRE.
Ensure their issue is strictly controlled and recorded.
Provide security. If Safety Centre is made unsafe through damage, be prepared
to make an emergency evacuation.
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OUTER ISLANDS HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Administration:
See Annex “H”
By virtue of their office, all Government Representatives stationed on each Outer Island are
appointed as Hurricane Safety Officers under the provisions of Section 4 (1) of the Hurricane
Safety Act.
Where a warning alert is received that relates to any of the Outer Islands, the Chief Hurricane
Safety Officer will activate HURC-CENTRE, and commence communications by the most
expediate means available. This is for the purpose of providing and receiving updated Situation
Reports. GRs must assist the Telecom Radio Operator in ensuring that the Radio Station is
continuously manned as per instructions.
Responsibilities:
The Hurricane Safety Officers on the Outer Islands will be responsible for:(a)
Complying with directions received from the CHSO.
(b)
Preparing an effective Hurricane Safety Plan for the island.
(c)
Nominating appropriate premises as Safety Centres.
(d)
Appointing suitable persons as Safety Centre Supervisors.
(e)
Providing regular Situation Reports to the CHSO in the event of a Hurricane.
(f)
Making specific requests for logistical support wherever necessary.
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HURRICANE SAFETY COMMITTEE – ORGANISATION CHART
Minister for Hurricane
Safety
Chief Hurricane Safety
Officer
Meteorological Service
Hurricane Centre
Communications
Logistics Officer & Logkeepers
Elijah
Communication
s & KCFM
Aponga Uira
Public Broadcasts -Electricity Supplies
MOW
Health
Telecom
-Equipment
-Hospital Emergency
-Transport
-Safety Centre
- Road Maintenance -Medical Teams
-Route Clearance
Village/Vaka
Disaster
Committee
-Communications
-Property Security
-Evacuation Coordination
-Field Medical Teams
Area
Wardens
Safety Center Supervision
-Welfare
-Regulating
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Police
-Logistics Support
-Transport (Admin)
-Regulating Coordination
-Outer Islands
Evacuation Assistance
NGOs and Red
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ANNEX “A”
DEPARTMENTAL ROLES
CHIEF HURRICANE SAFETY OFFICER
A.
Responsible to the Minister-in-charge of Hurricane Safety.
B.
Responsibilities:
1. Statutory
Comply with the provisions of the Hurricane Safety Act 1973. Section 4, relating to
“Functions and Powers of Chief Hurricane Safety Officer”.
2. Obligatory
On receipt of the first alert or warning:
(a)
Advise Minister of Hurricane Safety the content of the warning;
(b)
Activate HURC-CENTRE;
(c)
In liaison with Meteorological Service, track path of hurricane and
provide Minister with regular Situation Reports (SITREPS);
(d)
Prepare regular releases for broadcast on radio stations in Rarotonga.
3. HURC-CENTRE
(a)
Responsible for overall command of the operation and establishing
coordination with members of the Hurricane Safety Committee at
HURC-CENTRE.
(b)
Ensure that HURC-CENTRE is manned with sufficient staff
4. BEFORE THE HURRICANE SEASON
(a)
(b)
(c)
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Review National Hurricane Safety Plan and forward to Minister prior
to 1 November.
Coordinate the activities of Government Ministries and Authorities in
respect of Hurricane Safety, and if considered necessary, hold meetings
and conduct training programmes.
Prepare and issue information on Hurricane Safety to keep the public
informed of Safety Procedures.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Responsibilities:
GENERAL:
The responsibilities of the Police Department will be to provide administrative and logistics support
as directed by the CHSO, or any person authorized to deputize for him during any period of
absence.
SPECIFIC:
A. HURC-CENTRE
1.
STAFFING
(a) Provide staff for the following roles at HURC-CENTRE:
 Telephonists
 Logkeepers
 Plotters
 Radio Operators
 Equipment Controllers
 Logistics Officers
 Drivers
Immediate priority will be to notify Government Ministries and Authorities as listed in Annex “E”
2.
COMMUNICATIONS
 Establish and maintain communication links between HURC-CENTRE
and Police Operations Headquarters.
 Test the communication at the EOC before the first week of November.
3.
TRANSPORT
(a)
Provide HURC-CENTRE with one 4-Wheel Drive vehicle with driver at
the disposal of the CHSO.
(b)
Arrange transportation to HURC-CENTRE for representatives of
agencies.
(c)
Establish arrangements for emergency fuel supplies.
4.
EQUIPMENT
Provide HURC-CENTRE with stationery and other equipment
5.
LOGISTICS
Appoint officers to arrange meals and refreshments to HURC-CENTRE on a
rotating 24-hour basis.
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See Annex ‘C’
B. POLICE STATION
Department Stock
1. OPERATIONS CENTRE
Establish an Operations Centre at Police Headquarters to coordinate all Police
action during emergency and action directions of Chief Hurricane Safety Officer.
2.
PLAN OF ACTION
Proceed as indicated in Department Standard Plan of Action (SOP).
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MINISTRY OF WORKS
Responsibilities:
1.
TASK
(a)
Provide sufficient transport, machinery, work equipment and work gangs to carry
out the scheme effectively.
(b)
Clear all roads of fallen trees and debris, safely at all times throughout all phases
of a hurricane.
2.
DURING FIRST ADVICE OF WARNING OR ALERT
(a)
Establish at each Safety Centre work gangs with equipment and supplies.
(b)
Provide transport for people who wish to move into each Safety Centre.
3.
DURING PERIODS OF SEVERE WEATHER
(a)
Provide transport for the injured that may require hospital treatment.
(b)
Provide any other transport requirements as directed by HURC-CENTRE.
4.
DURING ALL CLEAR
(a)
Provide transport for people returning to their homes
(b)
Work gangs move out to severely damaged areas
(c)
Care to be taken regarding water pipes, power and telephone lines including
cable pillars on the ground.
5.
OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS
(a)
The Ministry’s Operations Headquarters is MOW, Arorangi, staffed by an
assigned Coordinator and the assigned main work gang.
(b)
Fuel, Oil, and red petrol will be provided for all vehicles, heavy plant and
chainsaws.
(c)
The Coordinator is to keep a log and report to HURC-CENTRE every half
hour from the hour the preliminary warning until HURC-CENTRE issues ALL
CLEAR.
6.
VEHICLE ALLOCATION
(a)
HURC-CENTRE is to be provided with two vehicles, one being 4-WD.
(b)
Other vehicles not committed to a set programme or not allocated to a Safety
Centre shall remain at MOW Headquarters and shall only be used on HURCCENTRE authority or the Coordinator as situations arise.
WORK GANGS
(a)
The Main Work Gang is to be located at the Operations Headquarters.
(b)
Each Safety Centre will be staffed by a work gang under a Supervisor.
(c)
Each Supervisor is to keep a log of his vehicles or heavy machinery movements
throughout all phases of a hurricane.
7.
8.
REPORTS AND LOGS
These are to be handed to the Coordinator for compilation and submission to HURCCENTRE.
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ELIJAH COMMUNICATIONS
Responsibilities:
1.
EMERGENCY STUDIO
Liaise with TCI in setting up an emergency studio.
2.
ANNOUNCER RELAYS
Provide one liaison officer at HURC-CENTRE to relay all requests to On-air
Announcer.
3.
DISSEMINATRION OF ANNOUCEMENTS
Liaise with KCFM Radio and provide them with the same broadcast information
received from HURC-CENTRE.
4.
DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Proceed as defined in Departmental Instructions.
NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS AND RED CROSS
Responsibilities:1. Assessment and reporting of needs.
2. To advocate on behalf of communities in need.
3. Assistance with search and rescue operations.
4. First Aid.
5. Help with evacuations, including the provision of personnel and transport.
6. Care for special groups: children; disabled; elderly; infirm; evacuees; homeless
7. Provision of buildings as safety evacuees; homeless evacuation Centres.
8. Counseling of victims and emergency workers.
9. Information dissemination
10. Pastoral care and comfort
11. Provision of: shelter materials; clothing and household goods; food and water; medical
supplies; other emergency items.
12. Provision of organized volunteer labor for: distribution of emergency assistance; cleaning up;
clearance of roads, tracks, etc.
13. Tracing services
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Responsibilities:
1. Provide one liaison at HURC-CENTRE to relay all requests for medical assistance to
Health Headquarters.
2. Have sufficient staff and equipment available to adequately provide medical assistance at
Hospital Safety Centres, Tupapa Clinic and other places as directed by HURC-CENTRE.
3. Provide HURC-CENTRE with regular situation reports on the number and extent of
casualties.
4. Request assistance for additional logistics support and shelter where required.
5. Record particulars or persons treated at Hospital or Tupapa Clinic, their location and on
discharge, their address.
NOTE:
Annex “B” details medical staff placement at Safety Centres.
TE APONGA UIRA O TUMU-TE-VAROVARO
Responsibilities:
1.
2.
3.
Maintain power supply to essential services
Remove danger where power lines are damaged
Liaise with HURC-CENTRE for the safe regulating of power supply during and
immediately after the hurricane.
TELECOM COOK ISLANDS
Responsibilities:
1.
Upon request to activate HURC-CENTRE, ensure that staffs are available to set up
required communication links.
2.
Action all HURC-CENTRE requests for communications links.
3.
Establish announcing points for Elijah Communications staff in TCI should emergency
evacuations of Elijah Communications be required.
4.
Establish radio telephone emergency calling facilities in cases required.
5.
Keep shipping and the outer islands informed of situation reports as issued by the Chief
Hurricane Safety Officer.
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METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE
Responsibilities:
1.
Provide one liaison at HURC-CENTRE if directed by the Chief Hurricane Safety
Officer or his nominated Deputy.
2.
In liaison with the CHSO, track path of hurricane and provide information for
preparation of regular situation reports for the Minister.
3.
Edit Special Weather Bulletins received for technical terminology in Rarotonga as soon
as possible. The CHSO, or his nominated Deputy shall be notified soon after the
bulletin is broadcast to air.
4.
Provide Elijah Communications and KCFM Radio with Special Weather Bulletins as
soon as possible and practical following approval of the CHSO or his nominated
Deputy.
NOTE:
The above functions do not preclude the issuing of forecasts or warnings to aviation and marine
users as required by international agreements.
Only notifiable warnings are to be considered restricted for issue to the general public until
cleared by the CHSO or his nominated Deputy.
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ANNEX “B”
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
STAFF PLACEMENT
MEDICAL STAFF PLACEMENT AT SAFETY CENTRES
National Disaster Control Centre/Headquarters
Secretary of Health/Health Coordinator:
Mr. Vaine Teokotai Ph:
Health Co-Coordinator:
Tuaine Teokotai
Ph: 20208 (hm)
Dr Taurarii
Ph: 25086 (hm)
1. Rarotonga Hospital
Dr Henry Tikaka Dr Teariki Noovao Dr Frank Obeda Tatuava Tou Ina Taraare Elizabeth Iro Rouru Tamatoa Teokoitu Marsters
Ngati Matapo
Nga Maungaati
Duty Nursing staff
Ph: 20 629 (hm)
Ph: 20 835
Ph: 23 763/25 163
Ph: 22-790
Ph: 20 095
Ph: 26 519
Ph: 20698
55 477
54 008
55 886
55476
55 031
Ext 230
Ext 302
Ext 245
Ext 221
55 629
Ext 235
54 090
Ph: 28 417
Ext 222
2. Arorangi Sunday School Hall- (CICC) - Ph: 20 703
Tereapii Rautana Ina Powell-
Ph: 25 086
Ph: 20 671
3. Betela Meeting House – 23-777
Oirua Joseph Ph: 23 138
Taiora Henry Ph: 20 330
Rangi Tairi Ph: 21 547
4. Titikaveka College
Tae Nootutai Ngapoko Short Dr Tingika Tere George Hosking –
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Ph: 28 883
Ph: 22 757
Ph: 24 150
Ph:24 388
28
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5. Ngatangiia Sunday School Hall- (CICC)
Dr Roro DanielPh: 21 625
Tina Kauvai Ph: 20 759
6. Matavera Sunday School 1Iall- (CICC)
Dr Daiwo Ph: 22 625
Tereapii Teina
Karu Turoa
Jim Areai
Mata Taramai
Saula Atera
Iro Tangimetua
Douglas Hosking
Kokore Ngametua
7. Avarua School
Dr ….a
Miriama Pierre
Meleone Tumii
Tama Joseph
Danny Areai
Aroiva Akama
Iona Kurapai
Tania Avare
Mata Iroa
Tangi Nganu
Maina Tairi
7. Tutakimoa St Joseph School
Mary Pakitoa
Aung Zaw May
Tereapii Nimerota
Sally Patia
8. Avatiu LDS Mission
Toronga John
Maara Kenning
Vananga Poaru
Maxwell Maxwell
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Ph: 21 602
Ph: 25 252
Ph: 23087
Ph: 26 623
Ph: 23 620
Ph: 55 406
Ph: 24 234
Phn: 20 246
Phn 28 618
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9. Tepuka – Nikao Community Hall.//Tereora College
Ngari Munokoa
Moeroa Boaza
Edwina Tangaroa
Howard Tangimetua
Rufina Tutai
Raeina Raeina
Ph: 29-008
Ph:
Ph: 29 102
Ph: 20 504
Ph: 22 163
Ph 20-021
NOTE:
Those that are rostered on duty during the period of Hurricane and Natural Disaster are
requested to do their normal rostered work instead of attending the Safety Centre.
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ANNEX “C”
POLICE HURRICANE
SAFETY STOCK
POLICE HEADQUARTERS HURRICANE SAFETY STOCK










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0
0
0
0
0
40m
1
1
4
Chainsaws
Bush Knives
Files
Shovels
Gumboots
Benzene Lantern
Rope
Two Burner Cast Iron Cooker
20lb Gas Cylinder Bottle
3-cell Torches
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ANNEX “D”
OVERSEAS RELIEF
ASSISTANCE
RELIEF ASSISTANCE FROM ABROAD
1.
INTRODUCTION
On being informed of the approach of a hurricane, the Hurricane Safety Committee will
make an early decision as to whether outside assistance will be required from the New
Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2.
INITIAL ACTION
Where it is imminent that a hurricane will strike any part of the Cook Islands, the
following actions will be taken:
(a) Advise the New Zealand High Commission in Rarotonga of the particulars of the
hurricane including movement direction and estimated speed.
Telephone: 22-201(W); Fax:
22-204(Home)
(b) Provide regular situation reports to the New Zealand High Commissioner.
(c) NOTE: It is essential that this action is considered early, as overseas
communications through TCI will close down if it is likely that a hurricane will
strike.
3.
FOLLOW UP ACTION
The Minister responsible for Hurricane Safety, or in is absence the Chief Hurricane
Safety Officer, shall make a report to the New Zealand High Commissioner to include
the following:
(a) Magnitude of disaster.
(b) Localities affected.
(c) Present communication situation (including runway conditions and aircraft fuel
availability if possible)
(d) Limitation on travel to affected areas.
(e) Estimates of numbers of people killed, injured, hospitalized, homeless, numbers
requiring shelter, clothes and food.
(f) Action already taken by the Hurricane Safety Committee.
4.
GOVERNMENT ACTION
Requests for assistance from outside the Cook Islands should be made through the
Minister responsible for National Disaster Management or in his/her absence another
appropriate minister delegated to make such requests – the request should be copied
to the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. When normal communications are available, or
restore, it is anticipated such requests be made on a Government to Government level.
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In the interim period it may be necessary to rely on assistance relayed to the New
Zealand High Commissioner in Rarotonga. Information to be supplied when making
such a request should be requirements for:(a) Medical Assistance - including services of medical personnel and simple
Medical supplies.
(b) Fresh Water
and containers, water purification materials, large
Plastic sheeting to catch rainwater.
(c) Shelter
tents, tarpaulins, or plastic sheeting.
(d) Portable Communications - equipment
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ANNEX “E”
HURRICANE SAFETY
PHONE & FAX LISTING
TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS LISTING
1.
CABINET MINISTERS
PHONE
25- 494
Prime Minister Hon. Jim MARURAI
D/Prime Minister Hon. Terepai Maoate
29 -030
29- 056/27661
54-661(mob)
26-661 (hm)
Minster for INTAFF Hon Ngamau Munokoa
27-997
27-998
29-009 (Hm)
Minister for Health/{Police
Hon Peri Vaevaepare 20 –261
20 - 262
54 -091(mob)
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Hon. Tangata Vavia
Minister for Cultural Hon Wilkie Rasmussen
2.
FAX
23 -792
GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES
Agriculture
Crown Law
Cultural Development
Development & Investment Board
Education
Energy
MFEM
Foreign Affairs
Health
Internal Affairs
Justice
Marine Resources
OMIA
Monetary Board
MOW
Parliamentary Services
Prime Minister’s Office
Public Service Commission
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20-321
55-290 mob
24-321.
22 425(Need updating)
Phone No.
28-711
29-337
20-725
24-296
29-357
24-484
29-511
29-347
29-664
29-370
29-410
28-730
20-321
20-798
20-034
26-500
29-302
29-421
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21-811
20-839
23-725
24-298
28-357
24-485
21-511
21-247
25-664
23-608
29-610
29-721
23-880
21-798
21-134
21-260
20-856
21-321
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Police
Meteorological Office
Ministry of Transport
2.
22-499
20-603
28-810
21-499
21-603
23-880
26-300
22-888
25-890
29-460
28-814
23-203
21-921
20-054
20-058
29-680
23-300
OTHER:
Cook Islands Red Cross
Air New Zealand
Air Rarotonga
Airport Authority
Cook Islands Broadcasting Service
Harbour Master
KCFM Radio
Ports Authority
Te Aponga Uira
Te Aponga Uira (Avatiu Station)
Telecom Cook Islands
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21-890
21-907
21191
NIL
21-191
21-944
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OUTER ISLANDS
HURRICANE SAFETY
PLANS
SOUTHERN COOK ISLANDS
AITUTAKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
MOE
OMIA
HEALTH
MET
ISLAND
COUNCIL
Coordination Centre:
Aitutaki Hospital Cafeteria
- 31-007 / 31 700
- Fax 31 622
Safety Centres
Amuri Community Hall
Amuri Primary School
Amuri SDA Sunday school Hall
Araura Primary School
Arutanga CICC Mission House
- 31 780
- 31 057 / 31 093
- 31 246
- 31 057 / 31 093
- 31 112
(Are-Pure-Atua)
Vehicles /
Machineries:
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Arutanga CICC Sunday school Hall
Nikaupara Community Hall
Tautu CICC Mission House
Tautu Community Hall
Vaitau Primary School
Vaipae CICC Mission House
Vaipae SDA Sunday school Hall
Vaipeka Clinic
- 31 112
- 31 191
- 31 143 / 31 214
- 31 214
- 31 083
- 31 028
- 31 534 / 31 464
- 31 401
MOE:
1
Hiab & 1 Pickup
Island Government:
1
1
Nissan 5-ton tipper
Hitachi Ex200 excavator
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Police
1
1
Infrastructure
`
Equipment:
1
Cat D3 Bulldozer
1
Ford 168 tractor 2x2 WD
Honda 250CC m/cycle
Mazda P/up truck 2x2WD
1
Nissan 7 ton tipper
1
Fiat front end loader
1
Mobile air compressor
Water Works
1
Pickup truck 2x2
Aitutaki Power Supply 1
Hiab Truck 2x2WD
1
Pickup Truck 4x4WD
Port Authority
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Omega Crane 18 tons SWL
Crane 15 tons SWL
Forklift 3 tons Lift
motorcycle 80CC
Inboard motorised twin screw barge
Outboard motorised twin screw barge
Tug boat – Dry Dock
Justice
1
Honda 100CC
Telecom
1
Suzuki 4x4 P/up truck
Health
1
1
Toyota 2x2 pickup truck
Ambulance
Marine
2
Pickup truck 2x2WD
Airport Authority
1
1
Fire Truck
Pickup truck 4x4WD
Air Rarotonga
1
1
2
2-ton truck
Saab Aircraft
Banderante Aircraft
Island Council
3
Chainsaws
Port Authority
Ropes / Straps / 2 x Shovels
Committee Call-out Listing:
Health:
Dr Koko
Dr.Nini Ang
Power Supply:
Rimaroa Tuiravakai
Aitutaki Broadcasting:
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31 002(wk)
31 104(hm)
31 038(wk)
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Port Authority:
Metuakore Tare
Clive Baxter
Callout List:
31 062(hm)
31 745
31 604(wk)
31 585(hm)
31 025(hm)
31 050(wk)
31 025(wk)
Government Representative: 31-099
Mr. Tupuariki Puna
31-683
Mayor:
Mr. Teokotai Herman
Island Secretary:
Mr. Sabati Solomona
Police:
Snr/Sgt T Vaikai
31 -007/ 31 700
31-986(Fax)
31-015 / 31 590
TCI Operator:
Mr. Strickland Henry
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31-007/31-700
31-986(Fax)
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ATIU HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
TELECOM
OMIA
HEALTH
MAYOR
Coordination Centre:
Atiu Community Hall
Phone: 33-136
Safety Centres
Ngatiarua Meeting House
Areora Meeting House
Tengatangi Meeting House
Mapumai Meeting House
Teenui Meeting House
ISLAND
COUNCIL
Vehicles:
Equipments:
Callout List:
Government Representative:
Island Administration
Charles Koronui
Mayor
Mr. Rakeimata (Tura) Koronui
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33-269
33-369(fax)
33-270/33-276
33-369(Fax)
Police
Constable Tuaine Rakei
33-120
Health
Dr Don George
33-064
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MANGAIA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
OMIA
AGRICULTURE
INTERNAL
AFFAIRS
HEALTH
ISLAND
COUNCIL
Coordination Centre:
Mangaia Post Office
Phone:
Safety Centres:
Oneroa
Apunavai MeetingHouse
Immanuela Meeting House
Tavaenga Meeting House
Tamarua
Tepauru Meeting House
Tamarua CICC Sunday School Hall
Karanga
Karanga Meeting House
Puna Ivirua
Kirikiri Meeting House
Matiekura Meeting House
Vehicles:
OMIA
2 Trucks
1 Loader
1 Grader
1 Pickup
1 Slasher
1 Pickup
2 Motor Cycles
1 Pickup
1 Hiab
1 Pickup
Agriculture
Energy
Safety Centre
Equipment:
Callout List:
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Government Representative:
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Island Secretary:
Mrs. Tuaine Tuara
Mayor:
Mr. Vavia Tangatataia
Police:
Constable A Matapo
TCI:
Mr. Periki Poila
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34 -289(wk)
34 -007(hm)
34- 238(fax)
34 060(hm)
34 289(wk)
34 238(Fax)
34-499(wk)
34 680 or
34 681
34-683(fax)
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MAUKE HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation:
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
ENERGY
AGRICULTURE
OMIA
HEALTH
PM’S DEPT
TELECOM
NGO
Coordination Centre:
GR’s Residence
Phone: 35-083
Safety Centres:
Mauke Primary/College
St Mary School
Premier Hall
Vehicles:
1 Tractor
1 Truck
2 Motor Cars
Equipment:
1 Chainsaw
Callout List:
Government Representative:
Mr. Dyer Tamaka
Island Secretary:
Mr. Teokotai Tura
Mayor:
Mr. Teina Enua
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35 083(Govt residence)
35-070(hm)
35 200(wk)
35 141
35 201(fax)
35-128(wk)
35 142(Fax)
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Police:
Constable B Tura
35 086(wk)
35 023(hm)
TCI
Marae Tuariki (Teau Ariki)
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35 680(wk) or
35-682(wk)
35-683(Fax)
35-115(hm)
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MITIARO HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart:
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
ENERGY
AGRICULTURE
OMIA
HEALTH
PM’S DEPT
TELECOM
TREASURY
NGO
Coordination Centre:
GR’s Residence
Phone:
Safety Centres:
Mitiaro Community Hall
36 146
Atai Auta Meeting House
Mangarei / Takaue Meeting House
CICC Sunday school Hall
Catholic Hall
Hurricane Centres:
Base 1 (Takaue)
Base 2 (Atai)
Vehicles:
1 x tractor
Equipment:
2 x 5 tonnes truck
Callout List:
Government Representative: 36 121
Mayor:
Mr Peter Van Dogen
Island Secretary:
Mr.Travel Tou (Tou Ariki)
Police:
Constable N Nootai
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36 120
36 138
36 108
36 683(Fax)
36 108(wk)
36 157(Fax)
36 161(hm)
36 110 (wk)
36 131 (hm)
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TCI:
36 680 or
36 682(wk)
36 683 (Fax)
PALMERSTON ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
ENERGY
OMIA
AGRICULTURE
HEALTH
PM’S DEPT
TELECOM
TREASURY
NGO
Coordination Centre:
GR’s Residence
37/680
Contact Numbers:
Phone:
37 684
37 683 (Fax)
Safety Centres:
Vehicles:
1 x tractor
Equipment:
Callout List:
Government Representative:
Mayor:
Mr.Joseph Richard Marsters
Island Secretary:
Mr. Tere Te Akaraanga Marsters
Police:
Hon Constable Edward Marsters
TCI:
Mr Melbourne Marsters
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37 680
37 683(Fax)
(via OMIA)20 321
37 680
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NORTHERN COOK ISLANDS
RAKAHANGA HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
OMIA
TELECOM
Coordination Centre:
Safety Centres:
MAYOR’S
OFFICE
HEALTH
ISLAND
COUNCIL
Government
Administration Block 44 036
44 035 (Fax)
Farenui Hall
Te Araroa Clinic
Rakahanga Primary School
Vehicles:
Equipment:
Callout List:
Government Representative:
Mr. Danny Piho
44 036
Mayor:
Mr. Temu Hagai
Island Secretary:
Mr. Taunga Tuteru
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44 036
44 683(Fax)(12pm-4pm)
44 036
44 035 (Fax)(6am-12pm)
Police:
Constable: Iakimo Iakimo
44 024
TCI:
Toka Tuteru
44 680
46
44 683 (Fax)
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MANIHIKI HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
OMIA
AGRICULTURE
INTERNAL
AFFAIRS
HEALTH
ISLAND
COUNCIL
TAUHUNU
Coordination Centre:
Staffing:
GR’s Office
Mr. Papa Pia
Call out List:
43-046
43-019
Government Representatives:
43 054 or 43 046
Mayor:
Mr. Kora Kora
Phn: 43-123,
Fax: 43- 683(12pm-4pm)
Email: nancio@oyster.net.ck
Island Secretary:
Mr. Araipu Munukoatini
Police:
Constable Kaina Boaza
Constable Faimou
P/Constable Faimou
TCI:
Mr. Munokoa Tuteru
MOID
Island Council
Energy
Safety Centre
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1
2
3
1
Driver/Mechanic
Labourers
Labourers
Operator
Phn 43-664
1
47
(Tukao)
43 307(hm)
43 351(hm)
43 680 or
43 682
43 683(fax)
Tauhunu School
Staffing:
Phn: 43- 102
Fax: No:43 103(6am-12pm)
Health Nurse
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Communications:
TCI Centre
Public Health
43-680
43-683 (Fax)
43-681
Staffing:
1
TCI Officer
Vehicles:
Equipments:
TUKAO
Coordination Centre:
Tukao Post Office:
43-324
Staffing:
1
1
4
2
1
1
CICC Sunday school Hall
Post Office staff
Mayor
MOID Officers
Island Councillors
Health Nurse
Public Health
Safety Centre
Vehicles:
Equipment:
Island Secretary:
Araipu Munukoatini
43 - 102
43 - 103(Fax)(6am-12pm)
Police:
Constable Kaina BOAZA (Tukao)
Constable Party JOHNSON (Tauhunu)
P/Constable Faimou
TCI:
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43 307(hm)
43 351(hm)
43 - 680 or
43 - 682
43 - 683(fax)
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PUKAPUKA ISLAND HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
ENERGY
AGRICULTURE
OMIA
HEALTH
PM’S DEPT
TELECOM
TREASURY
NGO
Coordination Centre:
GR’s Residence
Phone: 41-044
Safety Centres:
Pukapuka High School, Yato Phn /Fax 41-052
Vehicles:
2 x 4 tonnes truck
Equipment:
1 front end loader.
4 x chainsaws
Callout List:
Government Representative: 41 044
Mayor:
Mr. Tere MATAIO
Island Secretary:
Mr. James AUROA
Police:
Constable Brian OPO
P/Constable …….
TCI:
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41- 034
41- 683(Fax)(12pm-4pm)
41-711/41-712
41-712(Fax)(6am-12pm)
Email: james@pukapuka.gov.ck
41- 098(wk)
41- 680
41 -300 or
41 -681
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41- 683(fax)
PENRHYN HURRICANE SAFETY PLAN
Organisation Chart
CHAIRMAN
POLICE
OMIA
AGRICULTURE
INTERNAL
AFFAIRS
HEALTH
ISLAND
COUNCIL
OMOKA
Coordination Centre:
Staffing:
Government Representative
OMIA
Island Council
Energy
Safety Centre
Omoka Primary School
Staffing:
Communications:
TCI Centre
Staffing:
Vehicles:
Equipments:
Call out List:
Government Representative: (GR)
Mayor:
Tahaki Paulo
Island Secretary:
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42- 103
42 -683(Fax)
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Mii Mariri
42-100
42-683(Fax)
Police:
Sergeant Mita Soa Tini
TCI:
42 499(Omoka)
42 125(hm)
42 680
42 683(Fax)
TE-TAUTUA
Coordination Centre:
Te-Tautua Post Office
42 202
Staffing:
Safety Centre
CICC Sunday school Hall
Vehicles:
Equipment:
Call out List:
Government Representatives:
Mayor:
Tahaki Paulo
Island Secretary:
Mii Mariri
42 103
42 683(Fax
42-100
42-683(Fax)
Police:
Temporary Constable T Tapaitau
Telecom:
Reviewed October 2005
42 202
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RAROTONGA VILLAGE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
Chairperson’s Contact Numbers:
VILLAGE
CHAIRPERSON
HOME
Tupapa
Karika Karika
20-866
Takuvaine
Michael Savage
24-999
25-494
Avatiu
Poko Keu
21-555
25-494
Nikao
Pape Aviu
23-255
21-452
Arorangi
Robert Heathe r
25-277
24-249
Titikaveka
Mr. Vaevae Tangiiti
21-267
55367
Ngatangiia
Seba Tangimetua
20-123
22-055
Matavera
George Taraare
20095
53-082
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WORK
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COOK ISLANDS TROPICAL CYCLONE TRACKING MAP
A B C D E F G H I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
J K L MN O P Q R S T U VW
TROPICAL CYCLONE TRACKING MAP
TOKELAU
Atafu
Nukunono
Penrhyn
Fakaofo
Pukapuka
Nassau
SA
M
Apia
Pago Pago
OA
NO R
T
COO HERN
K IS
LAN
DS
Suwarrow
Manua
Rose
15S
SOU
THE
Palmerston
CO
Vavau
TONGA
Haapai
Fua’amotu
10S
Rakahanga
Manihiki
OK
NIUE
RN
ISLAAitutaki
NDS
Atiu
Rarotonga
Mitiaro
Mauke
20S
Mangaia
Cook
Cook Islands
Islands Meteorological
Meteorological Service
Service
175W
Reviewed October 2005
165W
170W
55
25S
160W
155W