First C-17 flight into Tonga following Cyclone Gita

The Australian Government is providing emergency humanitarian assistance to help the people of Tonga, following Tropical Cyclone Gita.
Australia has released humanitarian supplies, including tarpaulins and water
purification tablets, through the Tongan Red Cross.
The Australian Defence Force will conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, as part of the broader whole of government effort to support the Government of Tonga.
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster will deliver much needed emergency relief supplies to Tonga. The ADF is also ready to assist with debris removal, water, sanitation and distribution of emergency supplies on request from the Government of Tonga.
To further assist in the response, two civilian humanitarian specialists have been deployed at this stage, in addition to an Australian-funded humanitarian specialist already working with Tonga’s National Emergency Management Office.