FINAL EXAM Part 2

Who: cyclone name victor
What
Where: developed near nauru, moving quickly sw toward solomon islands
when: 2am yesterday morning
why:
how


Due to a cyclone detected to approach Solomon Islands yesterday morning at 2am, more than 20 houses were destroyed, and many people in Honiara have been affected.

The cyclone, named "Victor", was first detected by the Nadi Weather Centre.

"We warned all the proper authorities," Nadi Weather Center Director Jones said.

The Solomon Islands government was alerted of the approach of Cyclone Victor an hour later. Emergency plans were put into action. All shipping in Honiara were alerted.

"The storm had sustained winds of 140 kph and was classified as a Level 4 Cyclone," Jones said.

By 10am, the winds in Honiara reached more than140 kph. The government broadcasted warnings on the radio and alerted the police, who in turn sent officers to warn the local people. Police Chief Marianna Adams was at the situation.

"It was pretty chaotic for a few hours there when the storm hit the community," Adams said.

In Honiara, more than 20 houses were destroyed. More than 100 people are now homeless. Six people were killed.

"We have heavy hearts over the six people who lost their lives today," Adams said.

Another 18 people have been treated in hospital for minor injuries.

"It could have been worse but the emergency shelters established three years ago after Hurricane Kilo gave our people a place to hide," Adams said.

One of the victims killed was a family member of Lisa Ramos.

"We are devastated that our son, Frank, was killed," Ramos said. "He was returning home from a vacation to Australia when the storm hit."

As for the 100 people now homeless, Pastor Harold Young opens his church to anyone who lost their home.

"We will hold prayer services each night at 6 p.m. until we have everyone back in a stable home," Young said.