Summary for May, 2006

Releases for Friday 12

Date:Friday May 12, 2006

Title:Exercise Pacific Wave to hit Auckland Region

Abstract:The Auckland region will take part in a Pacific-wide exercise on Wednesday 17 May to test the region’s preparedness to cope if a tsunami were to hit New Zealand. Exercise Pacific Wave has been designed to increase preparedness, exercise warning arrangements in Pacific countries and improve coordination throughout the Pacific.

Releases for Thursday 4

Date:Thursday May 4, 2006

Title:Auckland Response Improved

Abstract:Auckland Response Improved. The Auckland Region’s initial response to the Tsunami alert this morning worked as it was supposed to once officials became aware of the threat. Group Controller Harry O’Rourke says that despite an official warning not being received, he was pleased how Emergency Management duty staff responded once they became aware of the alert.

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