Northland District
Headquarters 88 Cameron Street,
Whangarei Thursday July 10,
2014
Due to the ongoing winds and heavy rain,
Northland Police are urging people to take care on the roads
and ensure their own safety.
Northland has experienced
heavy rain and strong winds since Tuesday and the bad
weather is expected to continue for the next 24 to 48
hours.
With so many storm related events such as flooding
on the roads and fallen trees, police are asking people not
to travel on the roads unless necessary. They also need
to ensure their own safety by not attempting anything risky,
such as driving through flooded waters or removing fallen
trees in high winds.
Local council contractors are
erecting temporary signage at as many flooded roads as
possible, but the conditions are making it difficult for
them to reach all areas.
Police also ask people to check
on their neighbours to make sure they are safe, especially
elderly people or those with medical
conditions.
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