TCDC: Weather warning update - high tide this afternoon
Weather warning update - high tide this afternoon
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A severe
weather warning remains in place for strong winds in the
Coromandel from 7pm this evening until 1am tomorrow with
severe gale west to southwest winds, gusting up to 120km per
hour.
"Heads up from Civil Defence - keep an eye on the high tide at 2.30pm this afternoon, especially for the coastal communities on the Thames Coast Rd, SH 25, as high winds are expected around the same time," says Garry Towler, our Civil Defence Controller.
"It's also important to stay
informed before, during and after emergencies" says Mr
Towler. "The more avenues of communication available to you,
the better, see below for some we recommend."
The roads
are open and we have had no reports of flooding, or power
outages, however driving may be hazardous, especially for
high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Strong wind gusts
could damage trees, power lines and unsecured structures. So
make sure you tie down any outdoor furniture, trampolines,
etc.
Check MetService for the latest weather updates.
Be
prepared:
• Torches and fresh
batteries
• Ample drinking water and emergency food
supplies
• An alternative means of cooking source if
power is cut
• If your property is in a low-lying area,
check if you need to move items to higher ground.
• Put
away loose items and tie down trampolines or anything else
that could be blown around in strong winds.
NZ Civil
Defence has prepared the Get Ready, Get Thru website
with lots of information about planning for emergencies. If
you get ready, then you can get through.
Check MetService for the latest
weather forecasts on this weather system.
Red Cross Hazards App - alerts
about hazards. Download from the App Store or Google
Play.
Local radio - Check stations and frequencies
here.
Emergency Mobile Alert
- these can be sent to your mobile phone, without needing to
download an app or sign up. Check if your phone is capable
of receiving them, here
Know your neighbours -
phone each other, especially vulnerable people, to check if
they're OK.
Waikato Regional Council has set up an online
hub for rainfall and flood-related information to help
people more easily keep up to date with severe weather
events in the region. It can be found at www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/regional-services/regional-hazards-and-emergency-management/flood-room.
We will post regular updates on our Council's Facebook page as well as on our website and email newsletters.
Also follow Waikato Civil Defence on Facebook here and check out their website for updates here.
We'll also include updates on known local Council road closures. If you see a Council road that is impassable due to flooding or a debris, call us on 07 868 0200. If the issue is with a State Highway (eg, the Thames Coast Road, Kopu-Hikuai Road) please tell NZ Transport Agency on 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to the call centre team who can also provide traffic and travel information.
Check NZTA's website before you travel for the latest information about road closures or work underway. You can also use their journey-planning website www.onthemove.govt.nz to plan the best route for your journey, taking into account known issues and traffic on state highways.
To report a power
outage, contact Powerco or your
provider.
For more on these channels, and other
information about staying informed in emergencies, go to the
Civil Defence "Never Happens"
website.