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Auckland Civil Defence scales back

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 5:27 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Cyclone Cook has largely left the Auckland region and, while there is still some rain and wind about, Auckland has escaped the worst of the weather system. More >>

Cyclone Cook prompts early Easter exodus

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 1:26 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Cyclone Cook is skirting the eastern side of the Auckland region, likely bringing brief heavy rain and wind to Waiheke, Great Barrier Island and the south eastern coastal areas of Beachlands, Maraetai, Clevedon and Hunua. More >>

Plan now for a stormy start to the weekend

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 5:01 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to think carefully about their travel plans and prepare for a wet few days. More >>

Easter week forecast | Rain, rain and more rain

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:56 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Clear gutters, check drains, keep an eye on weather forecasts and plan travel very carefully – it is going to be a very wet lead up to Easter across the Auckland region. More >>

Flooding response update

Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 2:17 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

It’s been a busy 12 hours for Auckland Civil Defence, emergency services and other agencies responding to flooding, slips and evacuation needs in the south eastern part of the region. The following is an update on the response so far. More >>

Solomon Islands earthquake – take care on the water today

Friday, 9 December 2016, 10:06 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence is standing down following the cancellation of a tsunami threat this morning. More >>

National Advisory: Potential Tsunami Threat CANCELLED

Friday, 9 December 2016, 8:42 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Issued 08:30 9 December 2017 The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has cancelled the Tsunami Potential Threat advisory issued eralier this morning. More >>

Solomons earthquake – no Auckland evacuations required

Friday, 9 December 2016, 8:31 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

For immediate release 9 December 2016 7.45am #1     Solomon Islands earthquake – no Auckland  evacuations required   Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management is monitoring the effect of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake which struck south east of ... More >>

Tsunami Threat: no evacuation for Auckland

Monday, 14 November 2016, 2:53 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence is monitoring the threat of tsunami waves following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Culverden (Canterbury, South Island) just after midnight this morning (14 November). No evacuation is required however a marine threat is ... More >>

Bad weather on the way

Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 4:59 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management is keeping a close eye on rough weather heading our way. More >>

Auckland Civil Defence tsunami response

Friday, 2 September 2016, 3:27 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) has largely stood down from monitoring this morning’s tsunami threat. More >>

No Tsunami threat to Auckland

Friday, 2 September 2016, 8:17 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Ministry of Civil Defence Emergency Management (MCDEM) advises there is no threat to Auckland following the tsunami threat this morning but strong currents are likely. More >>

Buses being used as trains getting back up and running

Friday, 2 September 2016, 7:46 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Transport is using buses between Newmarket and Britomart while trains get back up and running. More >>

Stay off beaches, strong currents likely

Friday, 2 September 2016, 7:44 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence has activated its Emergency Control Centre (ECC) and is monitoring the threat of tsunami waves following the 7.0 earthquake of East Cape early this morning. More >>

Steady rainfall continues in north Auckland, Great Barrier

Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 4:51 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Steady rainfall is continuing north of Orewa, and on Great Barrier Island, and a further 30-60mm of rain is expected to fall in the next six hours. More >>

Storm warning for Auckland - holidaymakers be prepared

Thursday, 31 December 2015, 5:38 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence is urging campers, holiday makers and boaties to keep an eye on the weather forecast over the next few days as heavy rain and high winds are forecast. More >>

Civil Defence update on power outage

Sunday, 5 October 2014, 5:35 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Civil Defence update on power outage The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre is working closely with power companies, emergency services and other agencies to manage the prolonged power outage affecting parts of Auckland. Vector advise that ... More >>

What would you do? Get Ready Week coming

Tuesday, 16 September 2014, 10:05 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Aucklanders can explore whether they would be prepared in the event of an emergency with Get Ready Week from 21 to 27 September. The theme this year is ‘What would you do?’ Despite the recent winter storms, many Aucklanders have not planned for ... More >>

Significant rainfall expected from midday today

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:35 am | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland Civil Defence reminds Aucklanders to stay up-to-date with weather forecasts over the next 8 hours as heavy rain is expected across the Auckland region. More >>

Advice for people affected by moderate flooding 4/6/13

Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 5:13 pm | Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Acting Civil Defence Controller, Bryan Cartelle, says if anyone returns home this evening to find their home flooded, they can call the Auckland Council call centre on 09 3010101 (open 24 hours a day) to report the flood. The Council will arrange ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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