Tonga cyclone guide¶

The Tonga government portal says Tonga Fire and Emergency Services (TFES) handles fire suppression, rescue, and disaster response, and works closely with the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) on disaster preparedness and response. Tonga is exposed to tropical cyclones, and the Tonga Meteorological Service publishes cyclone outlooks, track maps, and threat maps. We could not load an official NEMO page or a verified NEMO phone number, so none is listed. Tonga is on this one page.

What to know in Tonga¶

• The Tonga government says not to report fires or emergencies through social media, including Facebook Messenger. Always use the official contact numbers.
• TFES says it trains staff for cyclones, earthquakes, and tsunamis and works with communities to develop disaster response plans, and that its firefighters are trained in basic emergency medical care.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Tonga Meteorological Service: Forecasts and a Current Warnings link, plus tropical cyclone 5 day outlooks, season outlook, track map, and threat map. Check the date on each warning. Website.

National resources¶

• Tonga Fire and Emergency Services (TFES): Ministry page with fire numbers and contact details. TFES works with NEMO on disaster preparedness. Phone: +676-740-1054. Website.
• Tonga Red Cross Society, disaster preparedness: Office at Taufa'ahau Road, Nuku'alofa, also +676-21-950. The Society says it assists people in Tongatapu before and after disasters such as tropical cyclones. Phone: +676-21-360. Website.

For state agencies across the country, see the official sources page.

Radio, TV and weather¶

Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.

Official forecasts¶

• Tonga Meteorological Service: Weather forecasts line, at Fua'amotu Domestic Airport. The 24 hour toll free line for Digicel or Ucall callers is 0800 638. General inquiries +676-740-0062. Phone: +676-35-009. Website.
• Fiji Meteorological Service (RSMC Nadi): The WMO regional centre for tropical cyclones in the South-West Pacific. Follow the Tonga Meteorological Service and Tongan authorities for official alerts. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a cyclone shelter
• Cyclone supply list
• After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.gov.to/crime-security/
• https://www.gov.to/ministry-of-fire-emergency-services/
• https://met.gov.to/
• https://tongaredcross.org/contact-us/
• https://met.gov.to/contact/
• https://www.met.gov.fj/