MCDEM internal & external reviews on Tsunami response

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has released the reports of the internal and external reviews into the Ministry of Civil Defence’s response to the 30 September 2009 tsunami alert.

Follow the links to the two reports:  

External Review of Tsunami Response (pdf)

Internal Review of Tsunami Response (pdf)

“Overall, the reviews show the response to the tsunami threat was good, but make a number of recommendations to improve future responses. That includes timely and co-ordinated communication with the media, which are important public conduits in the event of a civil defence operation,” says Mr Carter.

View video footage from TVNZ's evening news on 30 September 2009