Police on weather standby

The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Livai Driu says divisional operations have activated their standby teams at the station level, ready for deployment when the need arises.

ACP Driu said he has received a brief from officers on Vanuabalavu with regards to the situation on the ground as Tropical Cyclone Rae tracks into Fiji waters.

ACP Driu said police officers have been assisting families move to evacuation centres.

He is also calling on those living along coastal areas and low lying areas to take appropriate action with their safety.

“We ask members of the public to be safe and take all necessary safety precautionary measures. Listen to the advisories and please monitor your children’s activities as this is not a time to be playing outdoors as accidents can happen.”

“Drivers are also requested to be safe as visibility is impacted and mariners are requested to comply with safety advisories with regards to maritime movement.”

Members of the public can call the Police Command and Coordination Centre on 9905 296 should they need assistance.

Police officers in the Northern Division (Tukavesi/Taveuni) assisting members of the public this morning