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Heavy rain and strong wind warning
Media Release
27 February 2009
Heavy rain and
strong wind warning
Aucklanders are advised to exercise caution as heavy rain and strong winds are expected across the Auckland region over the weekend.
The Metservice issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds from early Saturday morning. This raises the possibility of localised flooding and rising rivers.
The Auckland Region Emergency Management Office is monitoring the situation and advises people to take the following simple precautions to minimise the impact of this weather.
At home:
• Check drains and spouting and
clear any blockages.
•
• Ensure a torch, radio
and spare batteries are to hand.
•
• Stay up to
date with weather forecasts on TV, radio and the internet.
•
• Bring pets indoors.
•
• Secure
rubbish bins or any other loose objects that could be a
danger in strong winds.
•
• Report flooding to
your local council.
•
• Limit non essential
travel.
•
Drivers are urged to take the following
precautions:
• Check Transit’s website before
travelling.
•
• Headlights
on.
•
• Drive to the
conditions.
•
• Keep a safe distance from the car
in front.
•
For more information please visit:
www.metservice.com
www.transit.govt.nz/road/
www.auckland.cdemg.org.nz
www.getthru.govt.nz
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