Updated List of Items Needed for the Warehouse

The following items are needed for our warehouse in Port Denarau:

Spades
Gardening forks
Seeds
Machetes and files
Fishing nets
Mask and snorkels
Knives, forks and spoons
Plates and cups
Large pots and pans

More On the Warehouse

Based on our experience in Tonga and Vanuatu, Sea Mercy realized that our ability to respond quickly in a disaster was dependent on having supplies stored and ready ahead of time. We chose Port Denarau, Fiji as our base because of it's central location and access to international shipping and air freight. Little did we know that Fiji would be the next to experience a disaster of such huge proportions.

According to our plan, the warehouse in Port Denarau is stocked with donations of household goods, food and equipment. Donations are loaded onto the Sea Mercy volunteer vessels and sent to fill the needs of the people in the remote islands we are tasked with helping. The volunteers at the warehouse have been invaluable in our efforts to get the supplies we need and get them where they need to go. 

Vinaka!!

Fijian Government Public Advisory: Heavy Rain and Flood Alert

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Fijian Government added 3 new photos.

17 hrs · 

PUBLIC ADVISORY: April 15th, 2016 @ 5pm

A heavy rain warning remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti group, eastern half of Viti Levu and Yasawa group.

A heavy rain warning also remains in force for the rest of Fiji.

A flood alert is now in force for all small streams, creeks and low lying areas adjacent to major rivers within Vanua Levu and Eastern half of Viti Levu.

"How Cool Is This ....." via Facebook Julie Kelly says "Thank You Sea Mercy"

Julie Kelly, owner of Taveuni Ocean Sports,  made the following posts on Facebook. She lives in Somosomo on the north western shore of Taveuni and has been heavily involved in the recovery efforts in the southern part of the island. Sea Mercy IS making a difference!

Via Facebook:

Julie Kelly with Seraina Brunett and 2 others.

16 hrs ago

How cool is this…. I am getting a drink of clean drinking water on the shore of Navakawau Village using a solar powered desalination unit. This is a village that lost 70% of all houses due to Cyclone Winston and they do not have a water source. Thank you SeaMercy for responding to our pleas and donating these units. Everyone is enjoying the sweet water.

Photo courtesy of Julie Kelly 

Julie Kelly shared Abhishek Sapra's post.

April 10 at 5:26pm

Thanks to Sea Mercy and Nakia Resort for facilitating 2 desalination units for Navakawau Village for temporary relief. We are all working towards a borehole which will ensure regular water for the village of over 600. Julie Kelly thanks a million! Ian and Wendy Shields with Sea Mercy have been fantastic! 

And Cedric Holtz I think you will be surprised who I have been with, friends of yours from Samoa! Clark James we are really appreciative you and Octavia Hunter came and experienced our communities. Clark, the donation you made to Sea Mercy directly contributed to 1 of 2 desalination units at Navakawau Village. You have made a world of difference to the health and well being of our people.

All photos courtesy of Abhishek Sapra 

Solar panel

 

Sea water collection site

Building a small stone barricade for waves.

Navakawau coastlines

Ian and Wendy

Cleanest drinking water in Vuna Tikina, Navakawau Village

Lots of help!!

Julie has shared with the public many other amazing pictures and videos about the work in Taveuni since Cyclone Winston hit six weeks ago. Read more first-hand accounts of the recovery work in Taveuni on her personal Facebook Profile or business Facebook Page.