National Park Village Tornado update

Ruapehu civil defence has been activated and are assisting fire crews and Police already on the scene

There are no reports of injuries.

A welfare centre has been set up at National Park School

Anyone wanting assistance should go there on Carroll St.

Reports of damage are starting to come in.

One house unoccupied has been destroyed on the corner of Turner Place and Buddo St

Two other unoccupied houses in Turner Place have had partial roof loss

One house on Carroll St has suffered slight damage

Minor damage to other buildings

We are still assessing the situation

The power is out with significant damage to lines.

Water systems are working but have not been assessed.

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