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January 28, 2023
Media advisory: Auckland Emergency Management opens two more Civil Defence Centres
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Posted On January 28, 2023
Media advisory: Auckland Emergency Management opens two more Civil Defence Centres
Update #4
Auckland Emergency Management opens two more Civil Defence Centres
Auckland Emergency Management has opened two further Civil Defence Centres to assist those that have been displaced or need assistance following the recent severe weather – one on the North Shore and one in the South.
One of the centres has been established at the North Shore Events Centre (Eventfinda Stadium) at 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley.
The second is located at Manu Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park.
Auckland Emergency Management’s Duty Controller Andrew Clark says this has been a fast-evolving and far-reaching event.
“The flooding we have seen has been widespread and our first responders are working hard to urgently get to those who need assistance.
“We now have three Civil Defence Centres open for those who need to evacuate and cannot stay with friends or whānau – one in the west, one in the north and another in the south.
“If you do need to evacuate, please take care and remember to bring essential items with you, such as warm clothes, medicines and baby items.
“Please remember to never drive through floodwaters.
“If you are in immediate danger, please call 111 – but please only do so in an emergency so that those in trouble can be prioritised.”
Civil Defence Centres
Saint Leonard’s Road School, 15 St. Leonard’s Road, Kelston
North Shore Events Centre / Eventfinda Stadium, 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley
Manu Takutaku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park
Bring with you any essential items you may need for the evening, e.g., medication, warm clothing, baby items.
If you need help
To report flooding, damage to drains, or stormwater issues, please log you issue online at https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-problem/Pages/report-a-problem.aspx
If your life is at risk, phone 111
If you need urgent accommodation assistance, phone us on 0800 22 22 00.
For welfare assistance you can call the Ministry of Social Development on 0800 400 100.
As the situation continues to evolve, Auckland Emergency Management advises that people keep up to date with the latest travel advice by following Auckland Transport on Twitter @AT_TravelAlerts and by checking the Waka Kotahi website.
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