Recovery efforts continue after Gabrielle caused havoc across the North Island of New Zealand
Recovery efforts continue in New Zealand Thursday after Cyclone Gabrielle caused havoc across the North Island leaving at least five people dead, displacing 9,000 and causing significant damage.
Communication and access to a number of areas remains difficult and surveillance flights are being undertaken to see what’s happening and identify those who may be isolated. Four other deaths have already been confirmed and police have grave concerns for several other missing people. “There are many, many homes that are going to be out of action for a long time. We are dealing with the imminent needs of those whanau there. Basic things like bedding and where they’re going to sleep tonight,” Allan said.
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