Civil Defence gear up for Gita 16 February
2018 Bay of Plenty’s Civil Defence have been
meeting this week to plan for the possibility of the arrival
of Cyclone Gita. Along with various partner agencies from
across the region, they will continue to keep a close eye on
the situation over the weekend.
Bay of Plenty Civil
Defence Duty Group Controller Jono Meldrum says the cyclone
is still too far out to say with certainty which way it will
track or when it will arrive.
“Current modelling shows
it making landfall in New Zealand late Tuesdayafternoon, but
cyclones can be unpredictable. Regardless of when or where
it hits, the entire North Island can expect heavy rain from
early next week,” he says.
Top tips from Bay of Plenty
Civil Defence for the weekend:
• Take the time to
prepare your property for high winds and secure large
outdoor items like trampolines • Clear your gutters and
spouting • Keep an eye on Metservice for up-to-date
weather info
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