Update for Vets: Cyclone Gabrielle recovery resources

20 February 2023

This update highlights some of the resources available to help with recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle, including new free webinars provided by the NZVA. We know most of those affected will be busy dealing with the situation in front of you but, as always, if you have questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us .

Free webinars: Psychological recovery after natural disasters

NZVA is hosting two live webinars this week with psychologist Rajna Bogdanovic – an expert in psychological recovery after natural disasters.

The webinars will be held on Wednesday 22 February, 5-5.30pm and Friday 24 February, 6.30pm – 7pm.

All New Zealand veterinary team members impacted by the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are welcome to attend.

For further information on the webinars and how to take part please visit:

https://nzva.org.nz/news/psychological-recovery/

Resources to assist with Cyclone Garbrielle recovery

Some resources that are available:

• MPI factsheet on Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
• MPI information on dealing with floods , including information specific to Cyclone Gabrielle
• Dairy Cattle Veterinarians branch information on disrupted milking after an adverse event
• Our statement on R estricted Veterinary Medicines and Authorisation During Major Disruptive Events and Emergencies , which includes information on the use of telemedicine to prescribe veterinary medicines
• NZVA flood resources for veterinarians
• NZVA flood resources for the public
• Dairy NZ info on missed milkings

Help is available

There is a large amount of information and assistance already available for those who need help in recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. However, if for whatever reason you are not able to access the support or assistance you need, please contact us at [email protected] or 04 473 9600 and we will do our best to help.