Summary of population affected and reached with emergency shelter assistance
The entire population of Ambae Island (10,869 people / 2,912 households) was evacuated mainly to the three adjacent islands: Espiritu Santo in Sanma Province; and Pentecost and Maewo in Penama Province. Some people went to the capital city Port Vila independently.
The number of evacuees on each island were as follows: Santo 8,385 (4,263 male, 4,113 female). Note there is a small discrepancy in the source data between total number of people/number of male and female. Pentecost 1,475 (774 male, 701 female) Maewo 609 (310 male, 299 female) Port Vila (Efate Island) approx. 400
In Santo, host families sheltered 2,484 people (1,266 male, 1,218 female) 5,901 people (2,997 male, 2,904 female) took refuge in 2 major camps and 52 evacuation centres (schools and churches).
This population included: 126 people over 60 years (53 male, 73 female) 26 children under 18 with disabilities (11 male, 15 female) 81 people with disabilities over 18 years (29 male, 52 female)
Total people assisted with emergency shelter and non-food items (information from distribution reports): Santo Island: 7,100 people (3,600 male, 3,500 female) Pentecost Island: 1,475 people (774 male, 701 female) Maewo Island: 609 people (310 male, 299 female)
Total: 9,184 people, or approximately 2,025 households