The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor any additional incidents overnight across Auckland. High tide has peaked around 8pm. The ECC worked closely with field staff and NZ Police to ensure communities at risk of coastal inundation were informed. Community Response Groups in affected areas monitored the risk of coastal erosion in their area. Initial reports from affected communities indicate forecast stormy conditions have occurred. As of 8:30PM no reports of significant damage to property caused by coastal erosion have been received. Staff will respond to any requests for assistance overnight and be undertaking assessments of these communities tomorrow morning. The weather conditions in Auckland are easing and expected to continue easing overnight. Some localised reports of wind damage and trees down are still being received by Fire Service and Auckland Council. Advice - Stay up to date with weather forecasts on TV, radio and the internet. - Check on your next door neighbours. - People stay at home, stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. - Power and phone services may be disrupted. We recommend you have a torch and a battery-powered radio so you can listen to weather alerts. You also may want to have a gas cooker ready. On the road drivers are urged to exercise caution: - Headlights on. - Drive to the conditions. - Keep a safe distance from the car in front. For more information: - Listen to your radio for civil defence information or any information relating to severe weather. - Check the Yellow Pages for more information.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 08:19:51 +0000
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