National Warning: Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
Update: No new information available

No: 02

Issued at 1300hours on 17 September 2015

The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (marine and beach threat) for Chatham Islands, East Cape, Coromandel, Banks Peninsula.

This warning will remain in effect until a cancellation message is issued by MCDEM.

MCDEM and scientific advisors are still assessing the threat and no new information is currently available. Please see message number #1 for current information.

This warning has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.

NCMC status

The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is activated.

A further update with more information will follow within the next hour. Until a cancellation is issued updates will continue at least hourly. All further updates will be communicated by MCDEM via the national warning system.

Useful websites

http://www.civildefence.govt.nz
http://www.getthru.govt.nz

Issued by:

Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.

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