This weekend's tsunami alert following the devastating earthquake in Chile was handled much better than last year's bungled communications. My first alert came by phone at 7.20am on Sunday, Civil Defence maintained a high profile all day and for the most part, the population was fully informed.
The fact that some people chose to ignore warnings and pop in for a swim just as it was due on Auckland's beaches defies belief, but to echo the observations of others, maybe that's how natural selection prevails.
Some have also accused the mainstream media of overkill - I would disagree. Regular, informative updates from the source, not from commentators is required in such circumstances and for once, mainstream media delivered - so another well done to them.
Now, our thoughts turn to those in Chile who must try to recover from the devastation - and we need to do what we can to help.
Civil Defence improves crisis connection
This weekend's tsunami alert following the devastating earthquake in Chile was handled much better than last year's bungled communications. My first alert came by phone at 7.20am on Sunday, Civil Defence maintained a high profile all day and for the most part, the population was fully informed.
The fact that some people chose to ignore warnings and pop in for a swim just as it was due on Auckland's beaches defies belief, but to echo the observations of others, maybe that's how natural selection prevails.
Some have also accused the mainstream media of overkill - I would disagree. Regular, informative updates from the source, not from commentators is required in such circumstances and for once, mainstream media delivered - so another well done to them.
Now, our thoughts turn to those in Chile who must try to recover from the devastation - and we need to do what we can to help.
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