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East Gore residents must evacuate now
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 8:07 am | Emergency Management Southland
The concerns over the Mataura River continuing to rise, residents in parts of Gore and Mataura are required to evacuate. The main bridge in Gore will be closed shortly. Residents of East Gore must evacuate immediately. A map outlining the evacuation ... More >>
Further funding for AF8 project
Monday, 27 November 2017, 4:35 pm | Emergency Management Southland
The announcement of a further $170,000 in funding towards Project AF8 is a positive move in preparing the South Island for the potential rupture of the Alpine Fault. More >>
Southland plan gets ministerial go-ahead
Friday, 23 June 2017, 1:16 pm | Emergency Management Southland
The Southland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan has received sign-off by the Minister of Civil Defence Gerry Brownlee. This means it will set the scene for Emergency Management Southland and its partners for the next five years. More >>
Natural hazard awareness key goal of new Plan
Friday, 19 August 2016, 11:04 am | Emergency Management Southland
Increasing Southlander’s awareness of natural hazards in their area is one of the goals set out in Emergency Management Southland’s draft Group Plan, which is out for public consultation from Monday. The Southland Civil Defence Emergency Management ... More >>
High winds/extreme fire risk warning for Southland
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 5:49 pm | Emergency Management Southland
The Met Service has issued a severe weather warning for Southland with high winds expected in dry conditions, fuelling concerns about an extreme fire risk. More >>
Southlanders should prepare for snow
Monday, 6 July 2015, 3:15 pm | Emergency Management Southland
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the lower South Island with snow showers expected today (Monday) through to Wednesday. More >>
New Manager/Group Controller appointed for EMS
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 12:13 pm | Emergency Management Southland
New Manager/Group Controller appointed for Emergency Management Southland A new Manager/Group Controller has been appointed to Emergency Management Southland. Angus McKay will come to Southland from Auckland where he’s spent the last 3 years as ... More >>
Riverton Youngsters a Great Example of Get Ready Get Thru
Friday, 6 September 2013, 11:42 am | Emergency Management Southland
The schools, day-care and kindergarten in Riverton will undertake their second tsunami evacuation drill on Tuesday, 10 September at 10am. The previous drill undertaken in 2011 worked extremely well with the senior students helping to organise a walking ... More >>
Chemical toilets delivered to Southland
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 3:02 pm | Emergency Management Southland
Emergency Management Southland has received 200 brand new portable chemical toilets which can be used in emergencies. The toilets were transported from Christchurch by Mainfreight, which donated the use of a truck, a driver and diesel to get them ... More >>
Tsunami Warning Signs Go Up in Southland
Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:53 pm | Emergency Management Southland
Tsunami warning signs have been posted in prominent coastal areas around Southland as a gentle reminder for people to act, if a big earthquake strikes. More >>
