Cyclone WinstonCyclonesFijiDisaster CommunicationPacific IslandsSocial MediaThe research highlights the potential for social media to be used to put pressure on policymakers and to challenge misrepresentations (or lack of discussion) in the mainstream media. Through social media, activists can disseminate ...
Whilst there has been some limited use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) as part of the response to natural disasters, to date these have typically employed short range mini or micro systems. Using a case study of Cyclone Winston that struck Fiji in February 2016, this chapter demons...
Field research on cyclone damage and housing reconstruction in Fijian Village—Case study of Navala Village after tropical cyclone Winston We concluded that there was a need to train carpenters, and the reconstruction of traditional houses should be considered. This is to reflect the natural... M...
Winston Heta Sheila Kalunde Xena Luma Yves Manou Zaitoune *** ACTIVITY BY BASINS ATLANTIC (ATL) - North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico Activity for September: 1 tropical depression 4 tropical storms 4 hurricanes 1 hybrid system Sources of Information --- Most of the information...
The Republic of Fiji was hit by Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016, and housing reconstruction was enabled through government support. This study was aimed at observing the impact on housing in a rural village consisting of both modern and traditional housing types, as well as identifying the ...
Using Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems to Support Humanitarian Logistic Operations: A Case Study of Cyclone WinstonPeter TathamCatherine M. BallYong WuPete Diplas
Tropical cyclone Winston struck the island nation of Fiji in February 2016 and wreaked havoc, leaving approximately 131,000 Fijians homeless. This paper picks up from Fiji's learnings after cyclone Winston, presents the various issues hindering the development of a cyclone-resilient housing stock, ...
Additionally, the Fiji case study was validated using post-disaster damage data, and a statistically significant correlation of 0.40 between TC Winston-attributed damage and each tikina's overall risk was identified. Ultimately, this study serves as a prospective framework for assessing TC risk, ...
Additionally, the Fiji case study was validated using post-disaster damage data, and a statistically significant correlation of 0.40 between TC Winston-attributed damage and each tikina's overall risk was identified. Ultimately, this study serves as a prospective framework for assessing TC risk, ...
minorityrural areaFijiThis paper investigates the impacts of 2016 Tropical Cyclone Winston (TCW) on rural Indo〧ijians and their response. In Pacific Island countries, studies have previously examined how rural communities respond to severe climatic events, arguing that traditional knowledge of climate...