Media Release

For immediate release
04 May 2011
0630
04

Auckland Civil Defence - Albany tornado update #4

Recovery and cleanup work is still underway on the North Shore after yesterday’s tornado in the Albany area north of Auckland.

New Zealand Police report that all roads are open this morning; however, there is no access to the Albany Megacentre and Westfield mall car parks.

Vector report that all power has been restored to the area.

Police report that 55 cars are still in the mall car parks in Albany and request owners contact the North Shore Policing Centre (09) 477 5000.

The North Shore Events Centre emergency welfare centre is now closed, but anyone needing welfare assistance can still call 0800 463 010.

In total, police are reporting one fatality. 14 people reported injuries as a result of the tornado and 10 have been treated at hospitals in Auckland. Four commercial properties and 23 residential properties have been damaged, including one residential property that has been declared uninhabitable.

ENDS

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• www.metservice.co.nz
• www.getthru.govt.nz

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