The threat of the tsunami is gone, but other concerns remain for Tonga — including inhalation of volcanic ash, lack of clean water and a technological disconnect from the outside world.
“I wish New Zealand or Australia will provide some water to be sent as soon as possible,” said Seni Penitani, whose family lives on the small Tongan island of Nomuka.
Feltch-Malohifo’ou said the banking system in Tonga is Internet-based. With power down on the islands, she said sending money may not be an option right now. There’s also no easy or direct way to ship supplies from the United States. Tuipulotu is half Tongan and served a mission there for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2018 to 2020.
As for PIK2AR, Feltch-Malohifo’ou said they would normally send someone from Utah to Tonga to help out, but right now they plan to work with the Red Cross and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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