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January 29, 2023
Media Advisory: Heavy rain watch, getting around and an update from Fire and Emergency New Zealand
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Posted On January 29, 2023
Media Advisory: Heavy rain watch, getting around and an update from Fire and Emergency New Zealand
29 January 2023 Update #11
Media Advisory: Heavy rain watch, getting around and an update from Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Heavy rain watch
MetService has a severe thunderstorm watch in force for north Auckland tonight.
Key to note is the risk of localised downpours, approximately 20-40 mm per hour north of Orewa from 7pm Sunday through to 6am Monday. Also, heavy rain and north-easterly gales return to Auckland on Wednesday.
If rain rates of this intensity occur, localised flooding and slip impacts are expected.
Put safety first and do not take any chances – it’s not over yet.
Check Auckland Emergency Management Facebook for regular updates.
Getting around Auckland
In severe weather, stay off the roads. If you need to travel, plan ahead, check public transport options before you travel and expect longer journey times on the roads and public transport.
For the latest information on road closures and public transport please check the Auckland Transport website.
For a list of services and facilities that have been affected before you undertake any travel please check the Auckland Council website
There are a number of slips and areas of subsidence across the rail network which KiwiRail are working to resolve.
Auckland Transport are expecting to be able to run trains on the Eastern, Western and Southern Lines from Tuesday but with reduced timetables.
About 45 roads have had slips or flood damage and are currently closed or have reduced lanes.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand update
Fire and Emergency is working closely with Auckland Emergency Management and with Police and St John to bring additional crews and incident management personnel from other parts of the country to support our people.
This includes extra Urban Search and Rescue teams who are assisting Auckland Council with damage assessments.
Please DO continue to call 111 if:
your life or property is threatened
there is a fire
people are trapped, in floodwater, by slips, or in vehicles
people need our help to evacuate to safety.
We will still respond to other requests for help, while prioritising calls where life and safety is at risk.
If you were affected by the floods and need information, advice or support, you can contact the following service providers:
· To report flooding, damage to drains, or stormwater issues, please phone us on 0800 22 22 00.
· To report slips contact Auckland Council on 09 301 0101. For landslides that might affect public roads, contact Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553.
· 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 phone the Ministry of Social Development on 0800 400 100.
Civil Defence Centres
Those who need to evacuate and cannot stay with friends or whānau can go to a Civil Defence Centre or phone us on 0800 22 22 00.
West: Leonards Road School, 15 Saint Leonards Road, Kelston
North: Massey University Albany Campus, Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre, Massey University East Precinct, Albany Expressway SH17
South: Mana Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park
Bring with you any essential items you may need, e.g. medication, warm clothing, and baby items.
Community info hub
A pop-up community and agency information hub will be open at the Māngere Memorial Hall, 23 Domain Road, Māngere Bridge on Monday 30 January 2023, 8am – 8pm.
Agencies and community groups, alongside Auckland Emergency Management, will be there to provide needs assessments and offer support, including accommodation if needed.
ENDS
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