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Damage at Aitutaki after Cyclone Pat.

Habitat seeks to support the Cook Islands after Cyclone Pat.

The devastating Cyclone Pat struck the Island of

Aitutaki on the early morning of the 10th February

2010 approximately 2:30am bringing with it large

damages with associated humanitarian needs.

Strong winds with minimal sea surge flooding from

the north east, and gust winds estimated to be above

200km per hour causing the most severe damages

to the eastern side of the Vaipae district. At 4:00am it

was reported that wind directions shifted to the North

 West which struck the town areas of Amuri and the

Arutanga districts.

 The most updated figure shows that 98 houses were

completely destroyed (category 4) according to Red Cross

 assessment. Hundreds of homes have been damaged.

 Habitat for Humanity has responded by sending Lou Mea

 to Aitutaki to assess the situation.  On his return we will

determine an appropriate response.

 With our experience in Samoa, currently sending teams

of builders and with a lot of equipment there, there may be an

opportunity to help in Aitutaki after the Samoan project

is completed.

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