Tuvalu Response and Recovery for Cyclone Pam Following the impact of tropical Cyclone Pam on 12 March 2015, the Australian Government released pre-positioned supplies for Tuvalu totalling $50,000, and sent two Australian experts in logistics and water supply to assist in the humanitarian response. A further $1.0 million was supplied for relief and medical supplies. This covers Australia's rapid response to the Government and people of Tuvalu to support affected populations with the impact from Tropical Cyclone Pam.