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Stay safe! Preparing for Cyclone Gabrielle



As you may have heard in the news or seen on social media – a big storm is coming. Cyclone Gabrielle is heading towards Aotearoa and its first effects are expected to be felt in Northland on Sunday (12th Feb 2023). It has intensified into a category 3 (severe) tropical cyclone. We have faced the devasting effect and aftermath of the previous rains, so let’s brace ourselves this time. While this is mother nature and we can’t control it – we can help ourselves and others by preparing for it.

What you can do:


  1. Secure your home (roof, surroundings and anything you think may be at risk from high winds or heavy rain).

  2. Sort out a list of supplies you might need (but don’t go overboard!) and a first-aid kit.

  3. Prepare a ‘grab and go’ bag with essentials you might need in case you are forced to evacuate

Below are some links that may help you:

  1. Our Auckland – Be Prepared for Cyclone Gabriel - https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/02/be-prepared-for-cyclone-gabrielle/

  2. Healthpoint - List of community pharmacies - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/

  3. NZ Herald – What you Need to Know about Cyclone Gabriel - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-gabrielle-what-you-need-to-do-now-to-get-ready/7RO6OR443BBMVFVKS3I2V2VF24/

  4. Latest weather tracking - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tropical-cyclone-gabrielle-auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-extends-state-of-emergency-potential-to-be-one-of-centurys-worst-storms/QU252SI7XRHYJKPBSTOPS6ZPPM/

  5. National Emergency Management Agency - https://getready.govt.nz/

  6. NZ Met Service: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/tropical-cyclone-activity


Let’s hope the storm passes without too much damage. Keep safe, stay updated and take care!

Kia kaha


Sources:

RNZ: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300803523/cyclone-gabrielle-reaches-category-3-likely-to-move-down-east-of-country

Met Service: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/tropical-cyclone-activity

Stuff: stuff.co.nz

1News: www.1news.co.nz



Image Source: 1News

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