Auckland’s North Shore Hospital Faces Major Power Outage
Major power outage hits Auckland’s North Shore Hospital
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A significant power outage affected Auckland’s North Shore Hospital, leading to the cancellation of procedures. Backup generators were activated to maintain essential medical equipment. The outage was unplanned and localized to a specific block near Lake Pupuke.
- 01The power outage occurred this morning and was unplanned, as indicated by the Vector Electricity outage map.
- 02Procedures at the hospital were canceled due to the blackout.
- 03Backup generators were utilized to keep life-saving medical equipment operational during the outage.
- 04The affected area is located at the intersection of Shakespeare and Taharoto Roads, near Lake Pupuke.
- 05Patient Dorothea Russell reported waiting for a procedure when the power cut happened.
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Auckland’s North Shore Hospital experienced a significant power outage this morning, which led to the cancellation of various medical procedures. The outage was unplanned and affected a specific block at the intersection of Shakespeare and Taharoto Roads, close to Lake Pupuke. Backup generators were promptly activated to ensure that life-saving medical equipment remained operational during the blackout. Patient Dorothea Russell shared her experience, stating she was waiting for her procedure when the power went out approximately 20 minutes later. The incident highlights the challenges hospitals face during unexpected power disruptions.
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The power outage at North Shore Hospital directly affected patient care and the ability to perform medical procedures.
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