Auckland Emergency Management will open four Civil Defence Centres for residents who live aboard marine vessels and need alternative shelter overnight.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a national advisory on tsunami activity following an earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka in Russia this morning, July 30.
Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore are expected to affect New Zealand from around midnight tonight.
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management group controller Mace Ward says standing up Civil Defence Centres (CDCs) offers a back-up option for people whose primary residence is on the water and who are unable to shelter with friends or family this evening.
“If you live aboard a vessel in the Auckland region, we strongly advise you to find an alternative place to stay this evening.
“If you can’t shelter with friends or whānau, please make your way to one of our Civil Defence Centres, which will be open from early evening, until 8am on Thursday.
“These centres will offer basic facilities like shelter and light snacks and some basic sleeping options like inflatable mattresses.
“Please bring warm clothing, essential items like medicines, baby and children’s items, and special food items.”
All Civil Defence Centres are wheelchair accessible and a small number of pets can be accommodated.
Civil Defence Centre locations:
Sunderland Lounge – 27 Hudson Bay Road, Hobsonville Point. Open from 8.30pm until 8am.
Takapuna War Memorial Hall – 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna. Open from 8.30pm until 8am.
Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre – 159 Brightside Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa. Open from 8.30pm until 8am.
Ostend War Memorial Hall – 76 Ostend Road, Ostend, Waiheke Island. Open from 8.30pm until 8am.
People should phone 111 if there’s an immediate threat to life or property.
Contact Auckland Emergency Management by phone on 0800 22 22 00.
Travel advice:
Auckland Transport is monitoring the situation closely and customers will be advised via the AT Mobile app and website if there are any impacts to the transport network.
Check https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/ for the latest information and safety advice before travelling.
The earliest wave arrival time in east Auckland is 1.35am tomorrow, July 31.
In west Auckland it’s 1.15am. These times are provisional and are based on the best information available.
