Tsunami Relief for Tonga

A JOINT INITIATIVE BY

  • The Tongan Consulate General San Francisco Office

  • The San Francisco Tongan Interfaith and Community Leaders Coalition

  • The Regional Pacific Islander Task Force

  • Taulama for Tongans

INVITE YOU TO MAKE DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF TONGA IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

The attached list is a guideline of immediate requested supplies from the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) of Tonga.

Drop-offs may be received over the next 4 weeks starting Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Please call first before drop-offs (650-834-4777)

The Church of Jesus Christ & Latter-Day Saints Culture Hall, 977 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA Mondays – Saturdays from 10am – 12pm & 4- 8pm

For more information, please contact:
Tonga Consulate General, Telephone:(650)685-1001, consulategeneraloftonga@gmail.com

Ane Pasina, (650) 834 4777, alpasina@gmail.com Martha Misinale, (415) 786-4829

SF TONGAN INTERFAITH & COMMUNITY LEADERS COALITION

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Immediate requested supplies:

  • Water

  • Non-perishable Foods

  • Tarps

  • Hygiene Kits

  • Wash Kits (Soap & Towels)

  • Kitchen Sets

  • Cleaning Supplies

  • Shovel

  • Cleaning Brooms

  • Mops

  • Solar Lights

  • PPEs (Mask, glove & goggles)

  • Tents

  • Water Tanks

  • Scrubbing Brushes

  • Blankets

  • Wheel Barrels

  • Chainsaws

Download the flyers here: Relief flyers Jan 26 and here: SF Tongan Cons letterJan 25

Text from the letter:                                                                                           January 25, 2022

The Tongan Consulate San Francisco Office
The San Francisco Tongan Interfaith & Community Leaders Coalition The Regional Pacific Islander Task Force
Taulama for Tongans

TONGA VOLCANO TSUNAMI 2022 SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT COLLECTION

An unprecedented natural disaster affected Tonga on the evening of Saturday 15th January 2022, caused by a Hunga-Tonga- Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption. Ash-fall & tsunami waves rising up to 15 meters were generated, striking the main island of Tongatapu; & the ‘Eua and Ha’apai Island groups of the Kingdom triggering mass evacuations.

An estimated 84% of the total population of approximately 105,000 has unfortunately been affected. Sadly, this has included 3 confirmed fatalities and a number of injuries have been reported. There has been extensive damage to infrastructure and structures (dwellings, offices & resorts); the power supply; and to domestic & international communication lines. Potable water; crops & vegetation have been severely impacted. A thick blanket of ash covers the whole country with ensuing poor air quality. Many from the severely impacted areas have been displaced from their homes.

The Tonga volcano eruption & tsunami was also felt by neighboring countries in the Pacific Region and as far-reaching to North & South America, Asia and even parts of Europe. The unpredictability & volatility of the still active Hunga-Tonga-Hunga- Ha’apai volcano prevails.

The Government of Tonga is deeply appreciative for the outpouring of generous and timely support, so far. The extensive damage incurred, however, means that the road to recovery will be a slow and lengthy process as Tonga tries to rebuild again.

A joint initiative by the San Francisco Tonga Interfaith, Tonga Consulate General, Regional Pacific Islander Task Force and & Taulama for Tongans invite people to make donations of supplies/equipment to help Tonga in this time of need. The attached list is a guideline of immediate requested supplies/equipment from the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) of Tonga.

Drop-offs may be received over the next 4 weeks with the following details:

Venue:
Collection days/times: Contact details:
*Tonga Consulate General: *Ane Pasina:
*Martha Misinale

The Church of Jesus Christ & Latter-Day Saints Culture Hall, 977 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA Mondays – Saturdays from 10am – 12pm & 4- 8pm

Telephone:(650)685-1001, email: consulategeneraloftonga@gmail.com (650) 834 4777, email: alpasina@gmail.com
(415) 786-4829

Thank you in advance for your generous support to help the Kingdom of Tonga and her people!