No Power for Some Homes, Businesses Till Later This Week
Under 3000 The number of homes and business in Auckland, NZ, without power since last Tuesday
The number of homes and businesses without power in Auckland after last Tuesday night’s storm has dipped below 3000.
The lines company Vector said the figure was fluctuating between 1500 and 2500, because continued poor weather and more falling trees were causing new or additional damage to existing faults.
About 350 properties were still without power in the Counties Power area.
Vector said its crews would be working 24/7 until everyone was reconnected, but some people could be waiting until mid-next week for power to be back on. Crews had seen massive amounts of tree damage right across Auckland and Vector said anyone who sees a tree with damaged branches should alert the landowner or Auckland Council. Meanwhile, welfare teams have been out again today checking on people who don’t have power. With more bad weather forecast for today, Auckland Council said people should check any loose outdoor items were secure and gutters were cleared.
Portaloos and drinking water have been delivered to homes that need it. A number of community hubs were open until 4pm yesterday for people who needed support. The hubs were at the Waimauku War Memorial Hall, the Kumeu Library, Massey Leisure Centre,
Waitakere Domain Hall, Waiatarua Fire Station and Fickling Convention Centre.
The Bethells Beach, Waitakere, Muriwai, Kaukapakapa and Puhoi fire stations are also open for people to charge phones, shower, and get food, tea and coffee. Anyone with spoiled food as a result of the power outage could dispose of it for free at the Waitakere Transfer Station in Henderson. If people could not get to the transfer station and had more than three rubbish sacks of spoiled food, could arrange a special collection.