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Update from our friends at Gore District Council about road conditions...

Road conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today:

Ontario Street
MacGibbon Road
River St
River Road
Woolwich Street
Otama Flat Road

Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding.

#neverhappenshappensRoad conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today:

Ontario Street
MacGibbon Road
River St
River Road
Woolwich Street
Otama Flat Road

Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding. ... See MoreSee Less

Update from our friends at Gore District Council about road conditions... Road conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today: Ontario Street MacGibbon Road River St River Road Woolwich Street Otama Flat Road Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding. #neverhappenshappens
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Carol Hayes Im sure terribly upset about this!!

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A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

There's no need to sign up or download an app, just check the list to see if your phone is capable of receiving the alerts and make sure your updates are up to date.

In a real emergency, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone if your life, health or property is in serious danger.

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The team has been out again this morning checking up on the rivers.

This is the Mataura River taken at Mataura this morning.

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The team has been out again this morning checking up on the rivers. This is the Mataura River taken at Mataura this morning. #neverhappenshappensImage attachment
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Don't c no water fall this morning lol damn haha. Good on you lot keeping us all updated.

Getting high

A lot of water

Raging torrent at the moment. Not a good day for fishing. .....Bugger

Jason Clark

John Grant

Seen this many times.

Give it a go Scott Hutton Jevon Zeestraten Leighton Coker

The falls be goin good

Tony Polley

Cole Geddes Ward

Anna Clement

Marie Tyler

Karl McDougall

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Our team is currently out and about monitoring high water levels in the community..
As you can see we have surface flooding and high water around the Waikaia and Mataura Rivers.
We will continue to keep an eye on things and give updates as needed.

In the meantime, stay dry and stay safe.

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Our team is currently out and about monitoring high water levels in the community.. As you can see we have surface flooding and high water around the Waikaia and Mataura Rivers. We will continue to keep an eye on things and give updates as needed. In the meantime, stay dry and stay safe. #neverhappenshappens #letsbepreparedImage attachmentImage attachment
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Ross, Dale

Lyn Brown Waikaia Store, Brown Owl Cafe and Post Office

Beejay Simpson

Trimaine Pulley

Taz Hollander

Glen McKinnon

Andrew King

Ohh dam James Thompson doesn't help!

Nick Moff hope dad isn't out and about today 🙄

Sheryl

Andre Muller

Haven Pearce

Kristie Simpson Logan Simpson hows the mataura looking are we taking the long way in?

Callum Chisnall

Trina Taplin

Shane Gough

Jessica Wild

Tania Dickey Be a shame if you got flooded in 😂

Leanda Davis

Jared left just in time.

Haha I made it home bro was funny as f***

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EMERGENCY MOBILE ALERTS

Nationwide test 25 November 2018

The next nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November 2018. The test alert will be sent by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management between 6 and 7 pm.

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AF8 - Alpine Fault Project
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Project AF8 has released four short videos (around 2 minutes each) to explain why we are taking the Alpine Fault so seriously and help people understand how they can be prepared for the disruption to normal life that a severe earthquake will cause.

There is also a longer series of videos, featuring some of the leading scientists who have been involved in Project AF8, talking about the science behind Project AF8.

See projectaf8.co.nz or our YouTube channel for more info.

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Emergency Management Southland shared Gore District Council's post.

1 day ago

Emergency Management Southland

Update from our friends at Gore District Council about road conditions...

Road conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today:

Ontario Street
MacGibbon Road
River St
River Road
Woolwich Street
Otama Flat Road

Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding.

#neverhappenshappensRoad conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today:

Ontario Street
MacGibbon Road
River St
River Road
Woolwich Street
Otama Flat Road

Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding. ... See MoreSee Less

Update from our friends at Gore District Council about road conditions... Road conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today: Ontario Street MacGibbon Road River St River Road Woolwich Street Otama Flat Road Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding. #neverhappenshappens
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A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

There's no need to sign up or download an app, just check the list to see if your phone is capable of receiving the alerts and make sure your updates are up to date.

In a real emergency, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone if your life, health or property is in serious danger.

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The team has been out again this morning checking up on the rivers.

This is the Mataura River taken at Mataura this morning.

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The team has been out again this morning checking up on the rivers. This is the Mataura River taken at Mataura this morning. #neverhappenshappensImage attachment
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Don't c no water fall this morning lol damn haha. Good on you lot keeping us all updated.

Getting high

A lot of water

Raging torrent at the moment. Not a good day for fishing. .....Bugger

Jason Clark

John Grant

Seen this many times.

Give it a go Scott Hutton Jevon Zeestraten Leighton Coker

The falls be goin good

Tony Polley

Cole Geddes Ward

Anna Clement

Marie Tyler

Karl McDougall

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Nationwide test 25 November 2018

The next nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November 2018. The test alert will be sent by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management between 6 and 7 pm.

Find out more here

 

 

AF8 - Alpine Fault Project
Image result for af8 ALPINE FAULT
Project AF8 has released four short videos (around 2 minutes each) to explain why we are taking the Alpine Fault so seriously and help people understand how they can be prepared for the disruption to normal life that a severe earthquake will cause.

There is also a longer series of videos, featuring some of the leading scientists who have been involved in Project AF8, talking about the science behind Project AF8.

See projectaf8.co.nz or our YouTube channel for more info.

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Emergency Management Southland shared Gore District Council's post.

1 day ago

Emergency Management Southland

Update from our friends at Gore District Council about road conditions...

Road conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today:

Ontario Street
MacGibbon Road
River St
River Road
Woolwich Street
Otama Flat Road

Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding.

#neverhappenshappensRoad conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today:

Ontario Street
MacGibbon Road
River St
River Road
Woolwich Street
Otama Flat Road

Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding. ... See MoreSee Less

Update from our friends at Gore District Council about road conditions... Road conditions update #4: The following roads/streets in the Gore District remain closed and are not expected to reopen today: Ontario Street MacGibbon Road River St River Road Woolwich Street Otama Flat Road Flood waters are dropping but care is still needed, particularly in West Otago where numerous roads remain closed or have been damaged by flooding. #neverhappenshappens
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Emergency Management Southland shared NZ Civil Defence's post.

1 day ago

Emergency Management Southland

A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.

There's no need to sign up or download an app, just check the list to see if your phone is capable of receiving the alerts and make sure your updates are up to date.

In a real emergency, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone if your life, health or property is in serious danger.

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The team has been out again this morning checking up on the rivers.

This is the Mataura River taken at Mataura this morning.

#neverhappenshappens ... See MoreSee Less

The team has been out again this morning checking up on the rivers. This is the Mataura River taken at Mataura this morning. #neverhappenshappensImage attachment
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Don't c no water fall this morning lol damn haha. Good on you lot keeping us all updated.

Getting high

A lot of water

Raging torrent at the moment. Not a good day for fishing. .....Bugger

Jason Clark

John Grant

Seen this many times.

Give it a go Scott Hutton Jevon Zeestraten Leighton Coker

The falls be goin good

Tony Polley

Cole Geddes Ward

Anna Clement

Marie Tyler

Karl McDougall

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