CCC WEATHER ALERT FOR SERVERE GALE FORCE WINDS TOMORROW
HeathcoteVillageProject
Hold onto your hats tomorrow. It sounds like we may be in for some wild winds.
Kia ora,
As you may know, severe gale northwesterlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places have been identified for tomorrow, Thursday 23 October, from 10 am to 4 pm. We are also expecting high temperatures which significantly increase the risk of fire.
Please have a look around your house to identify any risk factors. Trampolines, damaged trees or fences. pack away garden furniture and ensure animals are safe and not exposed to the wind.
Above all remember to check in with neighbours, especially those living alone or in need of a little extra support
If you need emergency help, please call 111.
The below message has come from Christchurch City Council:
Stay indoors or seek sturdy shelter away from trees. Avoid travel. Be ready for power and communication outages.
You can stay informed about the wind warning by following Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury on Facebook.
More information is also available on Newsline.
https://www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/get-ready-for-strong-winds
If there are any issues that you are aware of in the community in relation to wind damage (e.g. roading issues from trees, etc.), please call the Council Call Centre at 03 941 8999 (0800 800 169) or use the Snap Send Solve app. It is accessible 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Please remember to specify the exact location and time, or to leave your contact details as it allows staff to act more efficiently.
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