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Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says problems with people being able to exit the gridlocked city centre during this morning s tsunami evacuation will be looked into.
Tsunami evacuation traffic congestion at Whangarei s Bank St/Dent St intersection today.
Photo: Northern Advocate / Mike Dinsdale We will be reviewing egress from the city, Mai said.
She said people trying to find their way out of the city centre to higher ground would have felt anxiety as they faced clogged roads and congestion, and addressing the situation was important. Imagine the anxiety people would feel if a big tsunami came through and they were still in the queue to get out [of town], Mai said.
Northland tsunami alert: Region copes well in tsunami threat but more could be done
5 Mar, 2021 06:36 PM
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The lookout at Onerahi provided one of the safest, and best, viewing spots during yesterday s tsunami alert. Photo / Tania Whyte.
Northern Advocate
Northland coped well with yesterday s tsunami warning, but more work is needed on an evacuation plan to prevent the sort of gridlock that hit Whangārei as thousands fled the CBD, Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai said.
Thousands of Northlanders fled their homes, offices and schools in low-lying coastal areas and headed for the safety of higher ground after a tsunami warning was issued by Civil Defence at 8.46am. The all-clear was given at 3.34pm.