Minister of Finance New ZelandIn an interview with TVNZ channel this Sunday, Grant Robertson confirmed: The total cost of damage caused by Hurricane ‘Gabrielle’ will be in the “billions”, a disaster that leaves at least 11 dead
The finance chief acknowledged that he expected the total cost on television to be as follows: similar to the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes of about 13,000 million New Zealand dollars (7.5 million euros). “In terms of cost, that’s pretty much what we’re seeing right now,” he said.
In this sense, Access to shelter, food, water and energy are priorities While taking the floor on behalf of the Government regarding the allocation of funds in the event of a disaster, he also stated that the transportation networks had suffered serious damage that would take time to repair.
“We analyze sector by sector what is needed there” Robertson stated. In statements collected by Channel 1News, the headline was clarified, “The package we provide in Northland may be quite different from what we provide in Hawke’s Bay.”
Hurricane ‘Gabrielle’ destroyed orchards, vineyards and crops In addition to causing multiple disruptions to communications and electricity supply in some of New Zealand’s most productive regions, which have paralyzed the industry.
The number of victims remained at 11. As authorities continued search operations until five days after the hurricane devastated the ocean country’s north island.
According to the news of The New Zealand Herald, the commander of the Eastern District, Jeanette Park, said that 3,000 people were present, but More than 6,000 requests continue to search for missing persons.