How you can help those affected by the Tonga volcano eruption

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The full extent of the blast's impact remains unknown, but disaster relief campaigns have been set up in the wake of the eruption. Here's how you can help 👇

Tonga Geological Service

The country was covered with volcanic ash and the uninhabited volcanic island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai all but disappeared following the blast. Australia and New Zealand have sent surveillance flights to check the damage, and aid agencies have said they are prepared to provide support as the situation becomes clearer.Scale of damage in Tonga remains unclear, says Red CrossCARE Australia’s Global Emergency Fund has said people in Tonga will need essentials following the disaster.

She said: “People in Tonga whose homes have been flooded are likely to need emergency shelter, food, safe drinking water, toilets and other basic essentials.For more information, visitThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said the Tonga Red Cross Society had supplies to support 1,200 households that were pre-positioned in the country.

 

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