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Help is available says Civil Defence
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE
Auckland Region Civil Defence &
Emergency Management Group and Vector Ltd
16 July 2007
Help is available says Civil Defence
Around 140 homes in the Rodney District and on Auckland’s North Shore are still without power after being hit by last week’s extreme weather conditions.
Auckland region group controller Harry O’Rourke says that tangible support options are available to those who are without power, heating and water.
“Vector teams are spread across the Auckland region and are working under pressure to restore power to the remaining 140 or so homes. Some of these properties are in remote locations and require specialist work to repair lines.
“Many people have been coping without power for up to six days and I urge them to use the 0800 number and ask for help if they need it. Local councils are working with Vector and the Ministry of Social Development to provide generators, food and water and alternative accommodation to those in need.
“This storm has shown us all how weather conditions can impact upon on our daily lives and how cooperation between local councils, government agencies and service providers like Vector is vital. These groups have been co-ordinating their response to customers for the past week.”
The Government emergency response helpline (0800 779 997) is available to all those who need assistance as a result of last week’s storm.
What is being done?
Vector and the Ministry
of Social Development are endeavouring to contact each of
the properties still without power to confirm the help
available to them and check what they might require in the
way of assistance.
Rodney District Council and North
Shore City Council are responding to requests for help from
households and businesses, such as rest homes, in their
areas by providing emergency power supplies, heating and
lighting and food.
The Minister of Civil Defence
today issued a statement confirming additional
Cabinet-approved funding to meet response and recovery costs
for all affected communities in the upper North
Island.
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