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Ongoing Taranaki Disaster welfare relief
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 12:01 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Emergency welfare supplies are continuing to be flown out to people in isolated rural Taranaki today. Emergency supply drops today are concentrating in the areas of Waitotara and Tangahoe Valley and are focused on getting supplies to 16 households. Urgent ... More >>
Taranaki Disaster Relief Fund set up
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 2:59 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
A Taranaki disaster relief fund has been set up for public donations to help local people affected by heavy flooding and storm damage. Details of the fund, set up today, are: Taranaki Regional Council at TSB Bank, 15-3947-0492814-01 “Taranaki Disaster ... More >>
Aerial survey continues today
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 9:33 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Aerial survey continues today Taranaki Civil Defence are today providing support to residents contacted during yesterday’s aerial survey across isolated areas of the region. Aerial assessments are continuing today, across Tangahoe and Waitotara ... More >>
Aerial survey targets isolated communities
Monday, 22 June 2015, 1:57 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Aerial survey targets isolated communities Taranaki Civil Defence is sending four helicopters to assess welfare needs in remote rural areas isolated by slips and road closures after the weekend’s heavy rain and flooding. The flights are expected ... More >>
Welfare needs being assessed
Monday, 22 June 2015, 10:59 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is assessing the welfare needs of residents and isolated communities without power and road access after heavy rain and flooding at the weekend. More >>
Arrangements made for Waitotara residents
Monday, 22 June 2015, 10:57 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Arrangements made for Waitotara residents Alternative accommodation, supplies of drinking water and portable toilets are being arranged for Waitotara township residents in the wake of flooding overnight and subsequent flood damage. A state of emergency ... More >>
State of emergency remains in force
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 10:07 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
A state of emergency is still in place in Taranaki because of the flooding in Waitotara township in South Taranaki. More >>
Stronger than usual currents expected on east coast
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 5:07 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Following the magnitude 8.2 earthquake off the coast of Chile, people on the east coast of New Zealand should be aware there are likely to be stronger than usual currents from about 2.30am Thursday April 3. Currents are likely to be strongest in harbours ... More >>
Emergency plans for Waitara, Patea and Waverley
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1:08 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Public meetings in Waitara, Patea and Waverley this month will be the first steps towards the townships helping themselves to be better prepared for emergencies. More >>
Taranaki Prepares To Drop, Cover, Hold
Monday, 24 September 2012, 10:35 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
24 September 2012 Taranaki Prepares To Drop, Cover, Hold A quarter of Taranaki’s population will be dropping to the floor in unison on Wednesday morning – with young people leading the way. By 6am today (Monday 24 September), a total of 26,958 ... More >>
Taranaki has new blueprint for Civil Defence
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 3:30 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
A new Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan was signed off today (11 September) after a thorough five-yearly review of the previous plan. More >>
One shake leads to another
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 9:36 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
In the wake of Tuesday night’s M7 earthquake off the Opunake coast, Taranaki people are being urged to sign up for New Zealand ShakeOut, billed as the country’s biggest-ever earthquake drill. More >>
Strong winds continue across coastal and north Taranaki
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 12:20 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Emergency services are busy responding to numerous calls of damage from strong winds in coastal and north Taranaki. More >>
9 March Storm Update - Information on Recovery
Friday, 9 March 2012, 2:42 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
The Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has appointed Louise McLay as Recovery Manager to facilitate recovery efforts to assist people affected by the recent storm. More >>
Stock up, stay warm, check neighbours
Monday, 15 August 2011, 3:00 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
With more snow forecast for Taranaki in the next couple of days, Civil Defence is urging people to ensure they’re stocked up on essential items. More >>
Christchurch quake expert to speak in Taranaki
Monday, 28 February 2011, 10:08 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
A Christchurch-based geologist and tectonics expert will address a public meeting in New Plymouth in March focusing on the cause and consequences of the Canterbury earthquakes. More >>
Harrowing Experiences May Help Others
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 10:46 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Wanted: People who’ve been at the sharp end of a civil emergency in Taranaki and willing to share their experiences so others may learn. That’s the casting call from Taranaki Civil Defence, which wants “stars” for a DVD on emergency preparedness ... More >>
The Big P: Preparation, Not Panic
Friday, 12 June 2009, 12:47 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
The swine flu pandemic’s official – and now Taranaki people are urged to consider another P word. More >>
Lots Of Billow Talk But No Smoke
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 12:44 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
A minor eruption of Mount Taranaki is scheduled for tomorrow (13 November) – but don’t worry, it will only be theoretical. More >>
Mountain Woes On Volcanologist's Agenda
Monday, 20 October 2008, 11:44 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
It's not only land owners, engineers and local authorities taking a close interest in the severe erosion on the western side of Mount Taranaki that has followed heavy rainstorms this year. More >>
