What is the psychological toll of extreme weather emergencies?

Auckland was hit by torrential rain once again this week, stirring up memories of the record-breaking flooding seen in January. 

Those memories seemed to spark a fight or flight response in Auckland, with the entire city fleeing home at the same time, causing gridlocked traffic for hours across the city. 

Given that scientists are warning these weather events are fast becoming the norm, how can we learn to better cope with weather panic?

Today, clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire joins Damien to offer her advice on coping with our new norm. 

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