The first consignment is headed for these islands," the statement said. Evacuations are underway in areas, including Atata into Tongatpu and from Mango Island and Fonoifua to Nomuka Island.

At least three people were killed, including a British woman living in Tonga who ran an animal rescue center and who was swept away by waves that reached up to 50 feet on parts of the islands.

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