Response to Weather Event Update #1

By Katya Frolova | Published: 04/05/2023 | Emergency management, Event | National

We are continuing to closely monitor the weather warnings across the country to inform where we send specialist resources.

So far 21 weather related call outs have been logged throughout the country since midnight, Tuesday 3 May. These were mostly minor incidents in Northland, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington.

We are sending specialist Urban Search and Rescue resources to Nelson today in addition to placing USAR teams in Northland yesterday. They are also on standby in Taranaki.

To prepare for the potential impacts of the heavy rain, the Waitemata District has allocated generators to more remote Waitemata fire stations. They also have specialist resources on standby that can respond should they be needed.

For the latest weather warnings follow MetService, and follow NZ Civil Defence and your local Civil Defence page for emergency warnings and advice.

If you are impacted by the weather, get in touch with your Group Manager or line manager.

Next update: Friday 5 May