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Families on Ono-I-Lau preparing for TC Gita

February 12, 2018 5:39 am

Close to ten families in the island of Ono-I-Lau have evacuated to higher ground in preparation of Tropical Cyclone Gita.

Lovoni villager, Kiri Verewale says they are preparing for the worst and have nailed boards on their windows for protection.

Verewale says homes that had sheds have all been dismantled.

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She says those who live near the coast line have moved to the school and the Post Office for shelter.

Ono-I-Lau has five village which includes, Lovoni, Doi, Nukuni, Matokana and Vatoa.