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TC Josie Situation Report No 1 as at 1900 Hours

Situation Report 1

7pm– Monday 2nd April, 2018

Re:   TC Josie Situation Report No 1 as at 1900 Hours – Monday 02nd April 2018

This situation report is to advise of the status of Water Authority of Fiji’s assets around the country following Tropical Cyclone Josie:

  • WAF is working towards restoring water supply to all affected areas in the Western Division.
  • Repairs will be carried out and water supply will be normalized once the flood waters subside to allow WAF crew members to access the affected areas.
  • The restoration operation will depend on the weather conditions.
  • Members of the public are requested to boil all drinking water.
  • Water carting trucks are on standby to service the affected areas as and when the need arises.
  • The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) requests members of the public that require water carting services, to please contact the National Call Centre on 5777.
  • WAF apologies for the inconveniences caused and is working towards getting water supply in the Western Division restored as soon as possible.   

Click here to view the full report: http://www.waterauthority.com.fj/filemanager/files/TC_JOSIE_SITREPS/WAF_SITE-REP_1_-_TC_JOSIE.pdf

For further inquiries, customers can call 3346777 or 5777 (Vodafone, Digicel & Inkk users) or email contact@waf.com.fj

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