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Emergency Calls Surge to Record Levels | Auckland News
Emergency calls in Hato Hone St John have hit record-breaking levels, with over 2,500 calls in a single day — surpassing even pandemic peaks. Responders are fielding a call every 20 seconds, prompting a major incident declaration and activation of the Emergency Operations Centre to manage the unprecedented demand. While ambulances are still responding, non-urgent cases may face longer waits, and callers are urged to update their status if conditions worsen. For non-emergencies, the service recommends contacting GPs, pharmacists, or Healthline to ease pressure on emergency services. Listen in…
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