Originally posted by Vulcan
Actually it shows how competent they were. There was no danger of a tsunami, 10 minutes after the earthquake alert the tsunami detection stuff in the pacific showed there was absolutely no threat. So our Civil Defence issued no warnings.
However International media released the bogus warning, it was picked up by people with satellite, or relatives who phoned friends in NZ. This created a minor panic in a couple of towns.
Sucks to be you doesn't it?
Yeah, civil defence are real competent. They'll be just as effective in a real disaster too, but you'll have no worries when the big one hits Wellington as long as you keep your rose tinted glasses on and your head firmly up the arse of the sheep in front of you.
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10380377...Civil Defence hit with tidal wave of criticism
05.05.06
By Elizabeth Binning
The Government has ordered a review of Civil Defence operations after the handling of yesterday's tsunami warning, which saw thousands flee their homes in panic.
Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker called for the review last night, saying the flow of information needed to improve. He wants media and other agencies informed of what's happening within half an hour of Civil Defence headquarters being told about an incident.
"The ministry will be looking carefully at the dissemination of information to the media and all our Civil Defence partners," he said. "We will also be looking at better ways of telling New Zealanders and the New Zealand media that there is no emergency when warnings and alerts have been withdrawn or downgraded."
The shakeup follows criticisms about the lack of information from Civil Defence after an international tsunami warning yesterday morning.
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