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Rivers Rising In Canterbury
Monday, 6 September 2010, 10:23 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
Upwards of 200mm of heavy north-west rain has fallen along the Alpine Divide as was predicted yesterday. More >>
Put off non-essential travel to Chch
Monday, 6 September 2010, 10:19 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
People who are planning on visiting Christchurch in the coming week are being advised to put off their travel plans unless it is essential they visit the area. More >>
Chch: School Closures and Building Safety
Monday, 6 September 2010, 10:17 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
All schools and preschools in Christchurch City, Selwyn District and the Kaiapoi area of Waimakariri District will remain closed until Wednesday morning at 9am. This is by order of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller ... More >>
Canterbury: Civil Defence Update
Saturday, 4 September 2010, 9:05 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
This is a Civil Defence announcement issued by the Canterbury Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management Office. Due to this morning’s earthquake, (magnitude and location to be confirmed), Civil Defence advises residents to: More >>
Christchurch Earthquake Update
Saturday, 4 September 2010, 9:00 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
Canterbury Emergency Co-ordination Centre, Selwyn, Timaru, Waimakariri and Hurunui districts have activated their emergency centres. More >>
Christchruch Earthquake – 4/09/10 – 7.10 am.
Saturday, 4 September 2010, 8:45 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
Following today’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake – Canterbury Emergency Co-ordination Centre, Selwyn, Timaru, Waimakariri and Hurunui districts have activated their emergency centres. More >>
Daylight savings good time to check supplies
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 4:16 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Along with the end of daylight saving on Sunday April 4, the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is recommending that people use this day to check and update their emergency supplies as well. More >>
Canterbury: Tsunami Alert
Sunday, 28 February 2010, 12:44 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Analysis of information being received suggests that any effect around Banks Peninsula will now be at the low end of the one to three metre prediction. Christchurch City Council Civil Defence Emergency Management and the Regional Emergency Management ... More >>
Canterbury: Tsunami Alert
Sunday, 28 February 2010, 10:21 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
CDEM Group Emergency Coordination Centre activated since 0100 28 February 2010. A media release has been issued outlining risk to Canterbury coast including specific advice for Banks Peninsula, and advising farmers to move stock from low lying areas. More >>
Disaster Awareness Week Winner Announced
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 4:25 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
The winner of the 2009 “Emergency Ready” competition is Euan and Robyn Heffer of Mt. Pleasant, Christchurch. Euan and Robyn have two children, Samuel (7) and Emily (1). 2009 is the first year this competition has been held. Euan and Robyn’s house ... More >>
Tsunami Advisory Now Cancelled
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 5:07 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management tsunami advisory regarding the earthquake in Samoa has been lifted. More >>
Tsunami Media Release-9:20 a.m. Canterbury
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 9:35 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
Due to the recent 8.3 magnitude earthquake in Samoa, the Canterbury Emergency Management Group is monitoring the current tsunami situation closely. We are advising people in low lying coastal areas in Canterbury to be prepared to move to higher ground ... More >>
Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Group Exercise
Monday, 31 August 2009, 4:20 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group will be holding their annual exercise, Pandora, this week. This exercise will focus on power outages throughout the region. More >>
Public Encouraged To Prepare For Flu
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 1:48 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and District Health Boards are advising Cantabrians to prepare now for the increased amount of flu that will be in our community this winter. More >>
Ready for winter conditions?
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 5:15 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is advising residents in the region to prepare for winter storms following the prediction of snow at low levels and strong gales in the next few days. “With the current forecast for snow, strong ... More >>
Civil Defence Warning
Saturday, 21 February 2009, 2:24 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Heavy rains continue to fall in South Canterbury foothills and coastal areas. All South Canterbury rivers are in light flood conditions and are expected to continue to rise throughout the day. Up to 110-130 mm of rain has fallen in the area in the ... More >>
Real Rescue during Emergency Services Tour
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:46 am | Canterbury Civil Defence
A winner of an Emergency Services Tour got a special thrill when the Coast Guard had to stop the tour to rescue a boat on Sunday. More >>
Disaster Week timely reminder for Canterbury
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 5:29 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Emergency organisations are encouraging Cantabrians of all ages to prepare for emergencies as part of National Disaster Awareness Week, which runs from October 5-11. More >>
Amberley Beach settlement evacuation,
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 5:17 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group: Hurunui district update/ Amberley Beach evacuation July 31, 08 3 pm More >>
Civil Defence Update 4.30pm - 31 July 2008
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 4:59 pm | Canterbury Civil Defence
Rainfall is weakening across the region and all rivers except the Selwyn have either peaked or are receding. All residents of Amberley Beach have been evacuated because of the risk of inundation. More >>
