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CDEM Tsunami Warning - Update No.4

Sunday, 28 February 2010, 9:33 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Only messages issued by MCDEM represent the official warning status for New Zealand. Local civil defence authorities may supplement these messages by applying local threat assessments. More >>

Update: Tsunami Threat to NZ - Tsunami confirmed

Sunday, 28 February 2010, 1:36 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

the Tsunami Experts Panel is that a marine threat (i.e. threat to beach and small boats) exists for the entire east coasts of the North and South Islands from Puysegur around to Cape Reinga and extending south to Ahipara. More >>

A tsunami warning is in effect for New Zealand

Sunday, 28 February 2010, 1:30 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

If a tsunami has been generated, the first wave may arrive in New Zealand in the areas around Chatham Island (Waitangi Side) at approximately 07:05 HRS NZDT 28/02/2010. The first wave may arrive later and may not be the largest .Waves may continue for ... More >>

Tsunami risk management programme updated

Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 9:42 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

New Zealand’s tsunami risk management programme has taken another step forward with the announcement today of a revised national Tsunami Advisory and Warning Plan . More >>

Civil Defence Exercise To Build on Experience

Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 11:52 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Hawke’s Bay’s Civil Defence Emergency Management organisations have had experience with a number of emergencies this year – including Police actions, storms and tsunami alerts. More >>

Cancellation of Potential Tsunami Threat Advisory

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 4:51 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Based on an assessment of the Tsunami activity experienced up to now, we can now cancel the Potential Threat Advisory. However the public should remain cautious of continuing strong currents for the rest of the day and early evening. Currents may ... More >>

Potential Tsunami Threat to NZ (2.30) 08.10.09

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 2:45 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

The National Advisory- Potential Threat for New Zealand remains in force, and represents the official status for New Zealand. The threat assessment as provided earlier remains. It is not expected to be destructive for New Zealand however we still advise people ... More >>

Potential Tsunami Threat to NZ 13.46 08.10.09

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 2:12 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

The National Advisory- Potential Threat for New Zealand remains in force, and represents the official status for New Zealand. This is in spite of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, who has cancelled their warning for New Zealand. The threat assessment as ... More >>

Potential Tsunami Threat to New Zealand - 12:25

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 1:38 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

MCDEM issued a Potential Threat Advisory to New Zealand following the Magnitude 8.0 earthquake that occurred in Vanuatu today at 1117NZDT. The magnitude has since been revised to 7.8. There is no confirmation that a tsunami has been generated. Our advice ... More >>

Potential Tsunami Threat to NZ - 08.10.09 1.30pm

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 1:29 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Potential Tsunami Threat to NZ 8/10/09 1.30pm For immediate release: 1.30pm Thursday 8 October 2009 More >>

A Tsunami measuring 0.04 metres near Vanuatu 13.05

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 1:19 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

A Tsunami measuring 0.04 metres has been recorded near Vanuatu. The threat assessment for New Zealand however remains as previously indicated; it is not expected to be destructive for New Zealand however we still advise people on the West Coast from ... More >>

Potential Tsunami Threat to NZ 08.10.09 12.25

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 12:33 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

There is no confirmation that a tsunami has been generated. Our advice from scientific advisors is that if a tsunami has been generated it is unlikely to be destructive for New Zealand. However, the Potential Threat Advisory remains in effect until cancellation. More >>

Good Response To Tsunami Alert

Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 2:59 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management chairman Peter Lee says regional officials have responded well to today’s tsunami alert. More >>

Listen to the Radio in Emergencies

Friday, 28 August 2009, 12:54 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and the Hawke’s Bay Police say that although it is natural for people to be alarmed by an earthquake, they are concerned that routine calling of the 111 emergency number following earthquakes ... More >>

Potential Tsunami Threat to New Zealand

Thursday, 16 July 2009, 8:23 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

It is possible that there is a tsunami risk to New Zealand from the 7.8 earthquake that occurred near Tuatapere today at 2123 NZST. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the situation. More >>

Sent On Behalf Of Napier City Council CDEM Staff

Sunday, 10 May 2009, 9:15 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

The Napier Hill “lockdown” is drawing to a close with a further reduction in the cordoned area. The section of Chaucer Road South from Spencer Road to Napier Terrace, referred to as “Breakneck” is the only area remaining cordoned off. ... More >>

All Evacuees Catered For

Saturday, 9 May 2009, 1:24 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

9 MAY 2009 All Evacuees Catered For On the second night of the "Napier Lockdown" Napier Civil Defence reported that 95 adults and 16 children, including families, were accommodated in Napier hotels and motels. Rumours are rife that there were a ... More >>

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