Local Civil Defence Volunteers recognised tomorrow

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 26 August 2010

Summary:

More than eight decades of voluntary work for Nelson Tasman Civil Defence will be recognised at a ceremony in Richmond tomorrow. 

Ready Steady Safe - August 2010 issue

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 17 August 2010

Summary:

The Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Newsletter 'Ready Steady Safe' has a new issue now available. Read it now.

Exercise Tangaroa coming in October

Posted by Public Communications on 17 August 2010

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Exercise Tangaroa

Wednesday 20 October 2010 sees the start of Exercise Tangaroa, a national Civil Defence exercise.

AREC to the rescue

Posted by Public Communications on 17 August 2010

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AREC to the rescue!

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) have been of great assistance to the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management team in getting a weekly radio check throughout the Nelson Tasman region off the ground.

Rocks Road reopens

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 13 August 2010

Summary:

Rocks Rd (SH6) has now reopened to traffic.

Rocks Road closed

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 13 August 2010

Summary:

OPUS advise that Rocks Road has been closed to traffic due heavy rain and winds coinciding with high tide (High tide at 11.54 am). It is likely to remain closed for a couple of hours until high tide passes. 

Heavy rain warning issued

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 13 August 2010

Summary:

A heavy rain warning for the Nelson Tasman area was issued by Metservice at 8.24 am, Friday 13 August.  An active front is expected to move slowly eastwards across much of New Zealand during today. The front is expected to bring a period of heavy rain.  Residents are advised to watch out for rapidly rising rivers and streams.  Details are as follows:

THE RANGES OF NORTHWEST NELSON
In the 13 hours from 9am Friday to 10pm Friday, expect 100 to 140mm of rain. Peak intensities of 20 to 25mm per hour.
FREEZING LEVEL: 1700 metres, rising to 2700 metres.

THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS AND RICHMOND RANGES In the 14 hours from 9am Friday to 11pm Friday, expect 80 to 120mm of rain. Peak intensities of 15 to 20mm per hour.

For the full forecast visit www.metservice.com

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence rates as a top performer with Government

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 12 July 2010

Summary:

An assessment of the capability of the region’s Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has shown it has a strong foundation.

Tsunami Advisory Cancelled

Posted by on 28 May 2010

Summary:

National Advisory: Tsunami - Potential threat to New Zealand Cancellation

Issued at 06:42 hours on 28 May 2010

Nelson Tasman weather threat eases #4

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 24 May 2010

Summary:

The Nelson Tasman area remains under Metservice weather warning this afternoon, although the worst appears to have passed. Rain has eased considerably this afternoon and the high winds forecast have not eventuated.