Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui

A coordinated approach to civil defence and emergency management within the Horizons Region.

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

Kia ora koutou

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➡️ You can keep connected and stay up to date with important news via https://t.co/VNTqQ3LbrR

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⚠️ Heavy rain warning in place for areas near the Ruahine Range south of SH5 from 2pm Mon 30 Oct to 5pm Tue 31 Oct.

➡️ Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://t.co/vsMBIUOert for the latest updates.

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⚠️ A strong wind warning is in place for Tararua from 9am until 4pm today (Monday 2 October), with severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120km/h in exposed places.

➡️ Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://t.co/vsMBIUNGBV for the latest updates.

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

Here's another update from Horizons Regional Council who are monitoring the incoming weather and river levels.

[Horizons Regional Council @HorizonsRC]

Our staff are continuing to actively monitor the current weather system.

River levels across the region are rising in some areas, but should stay within their banks. Duty officers will continue to monitor these river levels.

We will provide a further update if required.

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

MEDIA RELEASE: Waterways begin to drop across Horizons region.

➡️ Read the full media release at: https://t.co/tEmiD8sn38

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

MEDIA RELEASE - Makino floodgates operated as Horizons Region monitored

➡️ Read the full media release at: https://t.co/9yjzDh5IbA

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⚠️🌊Whanganui is expected to be affected by tsunami activity. More information in this thread from @NZcivildefence

[National Emergency Management Agency @NZcivildefence]

We have issued a NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake near the Loyalty Islands. We expect New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore.

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

Recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle is a big job for our rural communities.

The Ministry for Primary Industries have teamed up with other rural agencies to offer some advice at The Big Check-In, a free webinar taking place on Thursday.

Register here: https://t.co/ZP5apZU3XV

[National Emergency Management Agency @NZcivildefence]

There is no tsunami threat from the earthquake near Pōrangahau. We hope everyone is feeling okay.

Remember, Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. For more info or to lodge a felt report, visit https://t.co/S4g0uzEYHr
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[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⚠️ 🌧️ A heavy rain warning is in place from now until Thursday 20 April 8am. Expect 120 to 160 mm of rain about the Tararua Ranges.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding/slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

[MetService NZ @MetService]

Heavy Rain

🟠 Orange Warnings for Kapiti Coast, the Tararua Range, the Richmond and Bryant Ranges, also the Rai Valley area and northern parts of the Marlborough Sounds

🟡 Yellow Watches for Mount Taranaki, Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Greytown

https://t.co/qHyE5zzql5

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⚠️An important update from @HorizonsRC about this weekend's incoming rain.

[Horizons Regional Council @HorizonsRC]

MEDIA RELEASE | Horizons urges people take care during upcoming rain

👉Read the full media release at: https://t.co/EoFmjfkA1x

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⬇️See the latest update from @HorizonsRC regarding forecast rain

[Horizons Regional Council @HorizonsRC]

MEDIA RELEASE | FEBRUARY CYCLONE GABRIELLE EVENT #11 22 February 2023

Horizons taking cautious approach to forecast rains

➡️ Read the full media release: https://t.co/1A7gtrmqvK

Image: The confluence of the Mangatainoka and Manawatū rivers on Thursday.

[Ministry of Social Development NZ @msdgovtnz]

⚠ CYCLONE GABRIELLE - CIVIL DEFENCE PAYMENTS

If you and your family have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be able to get a Civil Defence Payment.

These payments are now also available in:

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

Please see the latest update from Horizons Regional Council.

[Horizons Regional Council @HorizonsRC]

MEDIA RELEASE – FEBRUARY CYCLONE GABRIELLE EVENT (8.30am 15 February 2023)

Horizons Regional Council emergency management staff are continuing to respond to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle across the region today: https://t.co/m2ArBjn0ZZ

📷 Moutoa floodgates this morning

[Horizons Regional Council @HorizonsRC]

MEDIA RELEASE | FEBRUARY CYCLONE GABRIELLE EVENT #4
6.10pm 14 February 2023

Flooding infrastructure operating as result of Cyclone Gabrielle

Read the full media release: https://t.co/IfZYJihfM9

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

⚠️ Emergency staff at @HorizonsRC are preparing for the possible impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle as the system works its way down the country. See the full media release, including important links, below ⬇️

[Horizons Regional Council @HorizonsRC]

MEDIA RELEASE | Horizons prepares for Cyclone Gabrielle to keep community safe

➡️ Read the full media release here: https://t.co/DknDvp8uvP

[Kieran McAnulty MP @Kieran_McAnulty]

As we all know, Cyclone Gabrielle is likely to impact across the North Island with severe gales and heavy rain forecast from Sunday through to Tuesday

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[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

We will provide further updates as the situation changes. In the meantime, this weekend is a great time for you and your whānau to make a plan to get through an emergency.
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[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️🌧 | Emergency management staff at @HorizonsRC are monitoring the path of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle over the weekend and its possible impact on the region.
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[MetService NZ @MetService]

We've just issued our Severe Weather Outlook 🌧🔭

#CycloneGabrielle is expected to move southeastwards out of the tropics and lie north of the country by Sunday.

Impacts are likely for most of the North Island, and parts of the South Island.

[Civil Defence Manawatū-Whanganui @MW_CivilDefence]

We suggest checking MetService throughout the weekend for any weather warnings. Radio stations are also a good source of civil defence messages so stay tuned to your local stations.
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