Civil Defence Prepares For Third Night

MEDIA RELEASE
SENT ON BEHALF OF NAPIER CITY COUNCIL CDEM STAFF
9 MAY 2009
Civil Defence Prepares For Third Night

With Police still treating the alleged gunman holed up on the Napier Hill as “alive and dangerous” the Napier Civil Defence team is planning for a third night of operations.

The cordoned area on and around Napier Hill is still in place and has not changed. Therefore, the Napier Civil Defence Welfare Centre will again provide catering and accommodation for evacuees.

Evacuees of the Napier Hill lockdown are advised by Napier Civil Defence to confirm at the Welfare Centre at Napier Intermediate School, Jull Street, if they require accommodation tonight should they be unable to stay at their current hotel/motel.

Hoteliers in the area are being extremely helpful in confirming how many people they can accommodate, which is making the process run smoothly for the welfare team.

The Salvation Army and Red Cross are working at the Welfare Centre providing emergency items and food for evacuees.

Any evacuees requiring urgent medical assistance should contact City Medical in Wellesley Road. Other people with medical needs should contact their own GP or other GPs if available. They can subsequently gain medical supplies through pharmacies with prescriptions.

Anyone in the restricted area must remain indoors and if emergency assistance is required must contact Napier Civil Defence on 835 7579.

ENDS

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