State of Emergency NZ

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Live: National state of emergency declared (1 News)

Red weather warnings are currently in place for much of the North Island. · Cyclone Gabrielle's impacts continued to be felt overnight, with a number of people ...

"Fire and Emergency is being kept extremely busy with the Cyclone affecting a growing number of areas. We are also providing support to the other members of their brigade. 7.45am: 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett joined Breakfast to talk through the forecast for today — and "there still is a lot to come" from Cyclone Gabrielle, he warned. "If you have to leave, take your pets with you. Listen to emergency services and local Civil Defence authorities. Our team are out there assessing the road network and we will keep you updated throughout the day. Act quickly if you see rising water," the agency advises. "Today, we are expecting to see more rain and high winds," he said. Mary Ann Paterson and Jane Scott received an emergency alert at about midnight and made their way down flooded steps to the local surf club. A red heavy rain warning for Coromandel Peninsula was set to end at 8am. This is an ongoing situation and we are monitoring it closely. 11.05am: Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran told RNZ that 20,000 people's flights were disrupted by Cyclone Gabrielle domestically and 10,000 international passengers were affected.

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Government declares National State of Emergency (Interest.co.nz)

In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, the Government has declared a National State of Emergency. Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, ...

[David Murray](/users/david-murray) [whakahokia mai](/users/whakahokia-mai) [andreas_od](/users/andreasod) 14th Feb 23, 11:19am 14th Feb 23, 10:48am [andreas_od](/users/andreasod) As soon as experts recommended it, he signed the order. Maybe in this instance they needed an accountant, although maybe someone with an engineering background could have seen it for what it is and canned it before a dollar was spent. 14th Feb 23, 9:49am Wind and rain were strong but nothing we haven't had in previous years, no trees down/damage in our suburb. 14th Feb 23, 9:07am “This declaration gives us the ability to coordination further resources for affected regions. It's the third time a National State of Emergency has been declared in New Zealand.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: National state of emergency declared (Stuff.co.nz)

Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty declared a national state of emergency at 8.43am, after a night of extreme weather.

“I just really feel to the family. It was only the third time a New Zealand Government had declared a national state of emergency. “A National State of Emergency gives the National Controller legal authority to apply resources across the country in support of a national level response,” McAnulty said. During a national state of emergency, the National Emergency Management Centre at the Beehive takes the primary responsibility for directing and resourcing the emergency response. McAnulty said the Tararua District declared a local state of emergency as well, and would be added as a seventh region covered by the national declaration. [Cyclone Gabrielle: What happens if a national state of emergency is declared](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/131211550/cyclone-gabrielle-what-happens-if-a-national-state-of-emergency-is-declared?rm=a)

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Cyclone Gabrielle: 'Go immediately to your nearest hill' Hawke's Bay ... (New Zealand Herald)

A state of emergency has been declared by the mayors of Napier and Hastings.

Residents will notice higher flows than usual in the stream and are being asked to stay away from it. We are getting papers to as many retail centres as is safe to do so. The issue is causing toilets to back up. Our paper was printed last night but the extreme conditions out there this morning mean it is too dangerous for our delivery drivers to try to get to you. River levels across the region are very high and people should stay away from them. “Customers are advised to keep their mobile devices charged if possible and minimise their use for non-essential communications. “The most important thing is that we all stay safe. If you’re able, shelter in place, if there is danger call 111 immediately.” But many are questioning how to evacuate to safety with multiple bridges closed across the region. This is affecting mobile coverage in the Hawke’s Bay region for all providers on top of the power situation, said Telecommunications Forum spokesman Paul Brislen. Staff safety is of paramount concern in such situations so the teams will be proceeding carefully. All residents of Rissington were evacuated overnight.

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New Zealand declares National State of Emergency due to Cyclone ... (ABC News)

Mr McAnulty considered the declaration beneficial after meeting with local emergency teams. Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty signed the ...

"A National State of Emergency gives the national controller legal authority to apply resources across the country in support of a national-level response," he said. Mr McAnulty said in an earlier statement said the National Emergency Management Agency had been in close contact with local CDEM teams of affected areas to assess the need of the declaration. "This is a significant disaster, with a real threat to the lives of New Zealanders," Mr McAnulty said. He confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday that this was only the third time in New Zealand's history that a National State of Emergency had been declared. - This is only the third time in New Zealand's history that a National State of Emergency has been declared New Zealand's Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty says former tropical cyclone Gabrielle poses a "real threat" to lives after declaring a National State of Emergency.

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