After a November fire, Nena declares Chuuk State a disaster area (release dated 2 December).
What happened
The fire on 4 November 1997 “totally” destroyed property, according to the release. Nena signed the disaster declaration on 26 November, and the release announcing it was dated 2 December.
Who’s who
- Jacob NenaFourth President of the FSM, 1996–1999 (acting until May 1997); from Kosrae
