Facilities in Napier and Hastings announced as death toll climbs to eight with authorities warning that it is likely to rise further
Authorities in New Zealand have set up two temporary morgues, as the death toll fromA second volunteer firefighter, Craig Stevens, died in hospital after being caught in a landslide near Auckland earlier in the week. A body was also found near Napier on Friday morning, police confirmed. Officials have warned that the toll is likely to rise further.
“The facilities have been established as a precaution to ensure that any fatalities can be managed with care and respect, and in accordance with coronial processes. They are held there before being taken to a mortuary,” police said.The Prime minister, Chris Hipkins, arrived in Napier on Friday morning.
Communication and access to a number of areas remained difficult, while surveillance flights were being undertaken to survey the damage and identify those who may be isolated. Convoys of trucks carrying essential items such as food, water, medicine and fuel were making their way into remote areas and the defence force is using ships to transport needed items into areas of the east coast.
, but added, “We believe the majority of those considered uncontactable simply cannot make contact with loved ones, so police are prioritising those who are in isolated areas.”
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