Cyclone devastates the island nation of Vanuatu
Scattered debris outside local homes after the area was badly damaged by Cyclone Pam, outside the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila.Unicef/AFP / Getty Images
An aerial photo of damage caused by Cyclone Pam on the outskirts of the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila.Tom Perry/AFP / Getty Images
Cyclone-devastated Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on March 15 as relief agencies scrambled to get help to the remote Pacific nation amid reports entire villages were "blown away" .Inga Mepham/AFP / Getty Images
Local residents stand outside their homes on a road littered with debris after Cyclone Pam hit Port Vila.Reuters
A resident clearing mud and other debris outside homes after the area was badly damaged by Cyclone Pam.Unicef/AFP / Getty Images
People clearing up debris and dealing with the damage to their homes in Seaside, near the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila.Chris McCowage/AFP / Getty Images
The first aid teams to reach Vanuatu on Sunday encountered widespread devastation and authorities declared a state of emergency after the "monster" cyclone tore through the vulnerable Pacific island nation.Reuters
People clearing up debris and dealing with the damage to their homes in Seaside, near the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila.Chris McCowage/AFP / Getty Images
Damage to a bridge, caused by Cyclone Pam, outside the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila.Unicef/AFP / Getty Images
Storm damage to boats caused by Cyclone Pam, in the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila. Cyclone-devastated Vanuatu declared a state of emergency on March 15 as relief agencies scrambled to get help to the remote Pacific nation.Inga Mepham/AFP / Getty Images