MetService issues severe weather warning
4.48pm, 16 April 2014
MetService issues severe weather warning
Auckland Civil Defence reminds Aucklanders to stay up-to-date with weather forecasts in the lead up to Easter as severe weather is expected across the region.
MetService expects the Auckland region to be hit by severe weather between 5am and 3pm tomorrow with strong winds and heavy rainfall. Exposed eastern locations could see wind gusts in excess of 110km/h. Surface flooding and slips may also make driving difficult.
Auckland Civil Defence is monitoring the weather situation and advises people to keep up to date with severe weather warnings and forecasts from MetService.
Before the severe
weather hits you should:
• It is a good time to
check your emergency survival kit and update your household
emergency plans.
• Make sure your battery-powered
torches and radios are working and check the expiry dates on
all food in your emergency survival kit
• Check your
drains and spouting to make sure they are clear of
blockages.
• Pick up debris around your house that
could become airborne.
• Bring pets
inside.
• Check on your next door neighbours.
If
the severe weather hits we would
recommend:
• 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:
To keep updated,
follow Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management onFacebook and Twitter @AucklandCDEM.
If you have a smartphone, please download the Auckland Civil Defence app to receive instant updates. Go to www.aucklandcivildefence.org.nz/Alerting/Get-the-Applications.
Visit www.getthru.govt.nz for detailed information on what to do, before, during and after a storm.
ENDS