A Post-Cyclone Community Wellbeing Survey was completed 3-4 months’ following Cyclone Gabrielle to gain an understanding of the ongoing impacts of the Cyclone on the Ahuriri/Napier community.
Eight out of ten respondents were negatively affected by the Cyclone. Impacts included damage to property and/or valuables, health impacts, work loss or disruption, travel delays, and affected family members.
Mental health and wellbeing concerns were reported by two out of three people (66%).
Overall sentiment about life in Napier was lower than in 2022, with 60% rating their life as good or very good (down from 70%).
Feelings of safety declined, with 38% reporting they feel safe, down from 62% in 2022.
Social connections were high post-Cyclone (78% average agreement score, up from 74% in 2022).
Levels of personal and community resilience were high - linked to strong social connections and the community coming together in the aftermath of the Cyclone to help each other out (77%).
Emergency preparedness increased as a result of the Cyclone, with 72% of people saying they have subsequently arranged essential items such as food, water, cash, gas/fuel, a radio, and alternative cooking methods and lighting sources.
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