A South Pacific island nation was battered by a Category 4 tropical cyclone just two days ago and now the clean up begins.
Only one other Category 4 storm has ever passed within 200 miles of Tonga - Cyclone Ian in 2014, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s historical database.
Acting Prime Minister Hon. Semisi Sika declared a state of emergency throughout Tonga urging residents to stay where they were to prevent as much injury and to avoid further damage to property or the environment.