Tapawera flooding - Media release #6

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 17 May 2010

Summary:

Roading repairs and closures

Contractors are continuing to clear debris and slips on the flood affected areas.

Tapawera flooding - Media release #5

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 17 May 2010

Summary:

Cleanup begins

The Tapawera floodwaters continued to subside throughout the night.

Tapawera flooding - Media release #4

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 16 May 2010

Summary:

Rivers remain stable  -  EOC being stood down

The Nelson Tasman Regional Emergency Operation Cente (EOC) is being stood down. There will be a small team monitoring river levels throughout the night.

Tapawera flooding - Media release #3

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 16 May 2010

Summary:

Isolated households now evacuated - The Baton and Wangapeka Rivers are stable

Water

All residents on the Dovedale water scheme are urged to conserve water for at least 24 hours, as debris has affected the intake to their water scheme. Crews are currently working on restoring water services.

Tapawera flooding - Media release #2

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 16 May 2010

Summary:

Three households evacuated near Tapawera

Roading

• Roads are blocked at Tapawera Baton Road between Twin Bridges.  Still closed.
• The Motueka Highway is blocked by a slip at McLeans Reserve . Still closed

Residents affected

• There have been some households evacuated
• Two families have been helicoptered out and another has self evacuated. They ae being cared for by the in the Red Cross Welfare Team. 
• Between 10 and 20 households are isolated at Tapawera .  

Flooding update

• Fourth largest flood on record for the Baton River.
• Baton River received between 13 - 17 mm in a 15 minute period earlier in the day.
• The Baton and Wangapeka Rivers peaked earlier today and have receded slightly since. Stable at present.
• More rain expected this afternoon. However, it is forecasted to fall on eastern hills away from the feeder rivers.

Council asks residents to prepare for rough weather

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 16 May 2010

Summary:

Tapawera flooding - Media Release #1

Roads are blocked at Tapawera Baton Road between Twin Bridges. Signage is placed to close the road. Between 10 and 20 households are isolated at Tapawera

Ready Steady Safe - April 2010 issue

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 28 April 2010

Summary:

The Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Newsletter 'Ready Steady Safe' has a new issue now available. Read it now (PDF @ 200KB).

Civil Defence thank Nelson Police and Agencies

Posted by Nelson Tasman Civil Defence on 2 March 2010

Summary:

The Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller, Jim Frater, today expressed his thanks to Police and other agencies for their assistance during yesterday’s tsunami alert.  “The support from Nelson Police was excellent and we were pleased to have their back-up.” 

Murchison community ready to respond

Posted by Nelson City Council on 23 February 2010

Summary:

The township of Murchison now has its own Community Response Plan to deal with major emergencies that arise. 

Ready Steady Safe - December 2009 Issue

Posted by Nelson City Council Public Communications on 10 December 2009

Summary:

The Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Newsletter 'Ready Steady Safe' has a new issue now available. Read it now (PDF @ 200KB).