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\nWhat you need to know:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- Eleven people have been confirmed killed in Cyclone Gabrielle, including a child and two firefighters.<\/li>\n
- The national state of emergency was extended on Monday for a further seven days.<\/li>\n
- The government has announced a $50 million interim support package for businesses hit by Cyclone Gabrielle and $250m to Waka Kotahi to repair damaged roads.<\/li>\n
- As of 2pm on Tuesday, 1131 people remain uncontactable.<\/li>\n
- In Gisborne the main water treatment plant is operating, however there are still water use restrictions in place. Council-supplied drinking water in Napier and Hastings is safe. Wairoa’s water supply is operating but a boil water notice remains in place.<\/li>\n
- Fibre has been restored to all affected areas and is running at pre-cyclone capacity where there is mains power. Cell tower coverage is at 95 percent of the affected areas.<\/li>\n
- As at Tuesday morning 11,000 properties were without power, the majority in Napier and Hastings with 2000 in Northland as well as 2000 homes and businesses in Auckland.<\/li>\n
- The navy’s HMNZS Canterbury was expected to arrive in Napier on Tuesday bringing supplies including five Bailey Bridges and 20 generators.<\/li>\n
- A cyclone recovery taskforce headed by Sir Brian Roche, modelled partly on a Queensland taskforce established after their floods, will be set up.<\/li>\n
- Six ministers have been named to a Cabinet committee to take decisions relevant to the recovery. It’s to be chaired by Grant Robertson, as the new Cyclone Recovery Minister.<\/li>\n
- Want to help?\u00a0Here’s how<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUPDATED FEB 21, 2023 6:06 PM<\/span><\/div>\n<\/article>\n
\n \nFeb 21, 2023 6:29 AM<\/div>\n\nRNZ Live<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n National Emergency Management Agency advice:
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- Keep up to date with advice from your local CDEM Group or from\u00a0civildefence.govt.nz<\/a><\/li>\n
- Floodwaters may be full of sewage, chemicals and other hazardous materials and should be avoided as much as possible<\/li>\n
- Floodwater can carry bacteria that can contaminate food<\/li>\n
- Protect yourself when cleaning up flood water and mud by wearing a properly fitted P2- or N95-rated mask, goggles, gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, and gumboots or work shoes<\/li>\n
- Throw away all food and drinking water that has come in contact with floodwater<\/li>\n
- Do not eat garden produce if the soil has been flooded<\/li>\n
- In power outages use torches instead of candles, and only use camp cookers and BBQs outdoors.<\/li>\n
- Conserve water where you are advised to<\/li>\n
- Check the location of pipes and cables before you dig; see Chorus’ Before You Dig website and beforeudig.co.nz for all utilities<\/li>\n
- The best way to assist in the response is through financial donations and\u00a0not\u00a0<\/b>through donated goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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- Keep up to date with advice from your local CDEM Group or from\u00a0civildefence.govt.nz<\/a><\/li>\n
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