We really felt the earthquake that hit Gisborne last night.
Originally said to be 6.8 it has now been revised down to 6.6. The incredible statement was on TV1 last night when they advised anybody who was injured not go to the hospital but to contact their GP. Do we need further proof that we are unorganised in many places.
As I understand it only Lower Hutt has a permanent Civil Defence chief - in all the other Local Bodies the Mayor/Chief Executive doubles as the Civil Defence head.
Madness - amatuers doing a job that must be professional.
