Sunday, 5 October 2014, 12:23 pm Press Release: Auckland Council
Civil Defence activated to assist with effects of substation
power cut
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency
Management’s emergency coordination centre was activated
early this morning to assist with managing the effects of
the Penrose substation fire.
A number of Auckland suburbs
are without power. Vector estimates it will take 24 to 48
hours to restore power to St Johns, Remuera, Sylvia Park and
Mt Wellington.
Vector estimates the following areas could
be restored this afternoon: Newmarket, Glen Innes, Onehunga
and parts of Epsom.
Clive Manley, Civil Defence Controller
says his priority is to provide assistance to those who are
in most need and ensure that critical infrastructure
continues to operate.
“We are in close contact with
Vector, Transpower, Police and the Fire
Service.”
“People who are medically dependent should
have implemented their alternative arrangements. If they
need additional help they should contact Vector 0508 VECTOR
(0508 832 867) or if life-threatening, call 111.”
Civil
Defence will provide updates through the
day.
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