[Chapter-delegates] Fiji Cyclone (Was: Fwd: Re: Request for Assistance)

[Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond]

(cross posting to Chapter Delegates list & Open Forum)

Dear Chapter delegates,

some of you might be aware of the record breaking cyclone that hit Fiji
in late-February, an event that was unfortunately seriously
under-reported by the media. The extent of destruction there is high,
bearing in mind 320km/h (200mph) winds - yes, this is not a typo, it is
amongst the biggest storms ever recorded.
I have been in touch with Sala (see below) and many here might know her
as she is active in Internet Governance, although recently, she has been
understandably busy with the aid and reconstruction efforts. I have
asked if there is anything I or the Internet Society community could do
to help. Here is her first request (below), after a week evaluating the
disaster on the ground.

It would be great if we could show solidarity & help, knowing that our
community has extensive experience and expertise in technical matters.

Kindest regards,

Olivier


-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	Re: Request for Assistance
Date: 	Tue, 1 Mar 2016 18:17:05 +1200
From: 	Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com>
To: 	Olivier Crépin-Leblond <ocl at gih.com>



Hi Olivier,

Managed to get a local GIS Specialist - all good
If you can get me in contact with someone who can update Google Earth
images more frequently for Fiji at least for this month i would be grateful

Thanks

Sala

On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 5:13 PM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro
<salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com
<mailto:salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com>> wrote:

    Hi Olivier:

    I need some help from someone with GIS capabilities to help put
    information on the grid to help with the disaster response

    Cheers,

    -- 
    *Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala T
    *
    *P. O. Box 17862
    *
    *Suva
    *
    *Republic of Fiji

    *
    *Cell: +679 7656770 <tel:%2B679%207656770>;
    *
    *Home: +679 3362003 <tel:%2B679%203362003>
    *
    *Twitter: @SalanietaT*

    /*
    */
    /*"You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is
    the greatest quality of the mind next to honour."

    Aristotle*/


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