Nope nowhere near that number are dead, at present there are only 346 missing, ie uncontactable.
"Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District update, Wednesday 22 February
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In the 24 hours to midday today, Police in Eastern District conducted more than 600 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities.
Nineteen people were arrested and charged with 32 offences.
The arrests were in Gisborne (eight), Hastings (six), Napier (four) and Wairoa (1).
Charges primarily relate to shoplifting, assault and family harm.
There were three charges for burglary.
An additional 145 police staff and the Eagle helicopter remain in Eastern District.
The number of uncontactable people continues to reduce and currently sits at 346.
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C_T_Russell, beware, right wing media are full of inaccuracies and general crap reporting.
"Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District update, Wednesday 22 February
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Police talking to concerned residents in Clive.
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Home > News > Cyclone Gabrielle – Eastern District update, Wednesday 22 February
In the 24 hours to midday today, Police in Eastern District conducted more than 600 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities.
Nineteen people were arrested and charged with 32 offences.
The arrests were in Gisborne (eight), Hastings (six), Napier (four) and Wairoa (1).
Charges primarily relate to shoplifting, assault and family harm.
There were three charges for burglary.
An additional 145 police staff and the Eagle helicopter remain in Eastern District.
The number of uncontactable people continues to reduce and currently sits at 346.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/...cmin=&cmax=
C_T_Russell, beware, right wing media are full of inaccuracies and general crap reporting.
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