Australian catastrophe consultants are set to reach in New Zealand throughout the subsequent 24 hours to assist first responders following Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Zealand’s worst storm in a long time prompted devastating flooding on the north Island and a state of emergency was declared.
A minimum of six individuals have died and greater than 10,000 individuals have been displaced.
Emergency Administration Minister Murray Watt stated New Zealand had assisted Australia through the black summer time bushfires and extra lately with floods.
“Our neighbors have been there for us and we’re greater than prepared to return the favor of their hour of want,” he stated.
A staff of 25 influence evaluation consultants from Queensland Fireplace and Emergency Companies and different states can be deployed throughout the subsequent 24 hours to assist New Zealand first responders.
Mr Watt stated Australian responders had, sadly, turn out to be consultants in flood response and restoration following current pure disasters in lots of states.
Overseas Minister Penny Wong stated Australia can be prepared to help if extra assist was wanted within the coming weeks.
“Whether or not it’s as far-off as Turkey or as shut as New Zealand, we stand able to do our half to assist our worldwide counterparts in occasions of misery,” she stated.
– AAP
