Hawke’s Bay has been significantly
affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and a national state of
emergency has been declared.
The following services
are cancelled for Wednesday 15 February
2023:
- Elective surgeries
- Endoscopy
services - Outpatient (Napier, Hastings, Wairoa and
Central Hawke’s Bay) appointments
cancelled
Affected patients are being contacted
and offered a telehealth appointment if appropriate or
rebooked as soon as possible.
Acute Theatre continues
as well as urgent Radiology procedures.
Two urgent
care clinics open
As at Wednesday 15 February, all
general practices are shut except for the below two urgent
care clinics which remain open:
City Medical at Napier
Health Centre (24-hours)
Urgent care clinic at
Hastings Health Centre (until 7pm
tonight).
Pharmacies
open
Napier
Napier Health
Centre
Unichem on Munroe Street at The Doctors
Napier
If any Napier Pharmacists are in a position to
assist please report to Napier Health
Centre.
Hastings
Hastings Health
Centre
Unichem on Russell Street at The Doctors
Hastings
Gilmours Pharmacy in Havelock
North
Flaxmere Pharmacy
Unichem
Waipukurau.
Information will be updated at 3pm
Wednesday 15 February.
Te Whatu Ora acknowledges
whānau will be concerned about the whereabouts of loved
ones who may have been impacted by flooding, but asks people
do not come into the Hawke’s Bay Emergency Department
unless seeking urgent medical care.
Public health and
hygiene
Te Whatu Ora is reminding residents to take
care with their health and hygiene following
flooding.
Keep out of flood waters as the water may be
contaminated with sewage, farm run-off or other hazardous
material. One of the main risks from flood water is
gastroenteritis. Most people who develop gastroenteritis can
manage their symptoms at home but it can be more serious for
the very young, very old or those with underlying medical
conditions. If you feel unwell after coming into contact
with floodwater call your doctor or call Healthline for free
on 0800 611 116.
If you have no power, use another
heat source such as a BBQ to bring the water to a rolling
boil for one minute. (Note: keep the BBQ outside at all
times. Do not bring it inside the house or garage because
charcoal or gas BBQs produce large amounts of carbon
monoxide which can be fatal).
If you cannot boil your
drinking water, then add purifying tablets or plain,
unscented household bleach. Add half a teaspoon of bleach
per 10 litres of water, mix and leave for at least 30
minutes or follow instructions on purifying tablets. Store
treated water in a covered container.
Meals on
Wheels
Please note that Meals on Wheels is not
operating. If you need support please ring the Civil Defence
Emergency Management.
Staffing
An urgent care
centre has been stood up at Napier Health
Centre.
Staff who are based in Napier and have the
availability to assist are asked to phone 06 873 2158 or
present to Napier Health Centre to be added to a
roster.
Napier-based pharmacists are also asked to
report to Napier Health Centre if they can
assist.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is mindful of the
difficulties some staff face getting to work and is
proactively developing rosters for the next 72
hours.
Hastings-based nurses can also ring 06 873 2158
present to the hospital Operations Centre on the second
floor of the Tower Block, or email emergency.response@hbdhb.govt.nz
to express their availability.
Details regarding any
assistance required in Wairoa and Central Hawke’s Bay will
be forthcoming.
Plans are being put in place to ensure
accommodation and food will be provided, close to the
hospital, for staff who are unable to return home
safely.
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