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CYCLONE GITA

Leon Ezbitski of Pittston, Pennsylvania with the NPAS crew clearing trails in the National Park of American Samoa, after Park trails were blocked by hundreds of downed trees from Tropical Storm Gita. He took time off his vacation in American Samoa to volunteer.   [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Volunteers have been helping the National Park of American Samoa clear trails from storm debris. Tropical Cyclone Gita had many devastating effects on American Samoa due to the high winds and heavy rainfall. The park suffered no facility damage, but all park trails were...
This Mar. 22, 2018 photo shows residents waiting to register for federal assistant at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) inside the DYWA Pago Pago Youth Center.  [photo: FEMA]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Red Cross personnel and volunteers deployed to American Samoa following last month’s Tropical Storm have returned to the US, with their disaster recovery work completed and turned over to the local Red Cross as registration for assistance at the Disaster...
House Speaker, Savali Talavou Ale says teachers shouldn't complain about not having a spring break, because they work 9 months and get paid for the whole year. See story for details.  [photo: AF]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In response to a request from Manu'a Rep. Vesi Talalelei Fautanu Jr., that the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) should have a spring break so teachers can get time off from work, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale told lawmakers during yesterday's session...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaiian Airlines will waive change fees and fare differences “for our guests” in Pago Pago, whose Spring break plans were impacted by Tropical Storm Gita last month, said airline spokesperson Ann Botticelli. More than a week ago, Samoa News received calls from local...
Rendering of proposed new Fono Building [SN file photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some lawmakers don't support the decision by Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga to allow deputy directors to appear during House hearings to answer questions from faipule, as directors who are being requested to appear are the ones with key roles in the government’s partnership...
[photo: National Park of American Samoa]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  Cyclone Gita has had a noticeable impact on the habitats of birds and bats, according to American Samoa's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources. Since the storm nocturnal bats have been appearing in broad daylight and birds which make their homes in forests are...
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has extended for 30-days the current State of Emergency declaration as American Samoa continues to recover following last month’s Tropical Storm Gita, while the American Red Cross is planning to complete its local disaster relief operation the...
 Cyclone Gita caused widespread damage in Tonga. [Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller]
Tongatapu, TONGA —  Authorities in Tonga are concerned about the quality of the food items in the shops since Cyclone Gita hit last month. Health officials have inspected 48 shops on the island of Tongatapu, and found more than 20 have food items no longer fit for human consumption. About two...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Residents of the Fagaima subdivision of Tafuna village that were impacted by Tropical Storm Gita are next on the list of those to register today, Wednesday, at the the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), which is jointly operated by the American Samoa Government (ASG) and...
A US Small Business Administration representative (right) providing assistance to two local residents, affected by Tropical Storm Gita, at the Disaster Recovery Center at the Pago Pago Community Youth Center yesterday.  [photo: SBA]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The US Small Business Administration “is not just for businesses,” following a disaster because it provides disaster programs for not only business owners, but homeowners, and private non-profit and renters as well, said SBA public information officer Yolanda Stokes, who...

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