27/01/2023
AUCKLAND SUPPORT/ADVICE:
Not my usual content - but in my other hat - I deal a bit with emergencies.
Thought I’d share some advice on here - as every little bit helps and shared on other platforms and a lot have found helpful - feel free to share.
💛 If you are at home, good idea to boil water. If you don’t have 5L bottles, boil up water and pop them in pans - water can be contaminated for days and there might be difficult accessing/sourcing. Aim for 3 days of water and 3L per person.
💛 Make sure your phones are charged and if you have powerbanks charge them too - power can go out in the high winds.
💛 Keep a bag packed in case you need to evacuate suddenly.
💛 Floodwater is dangerous - Currents are strong and it’s very easy to get stuck in even 15cm of water- try to avoid driving/movement today (know weddings go ahead, try be cautious and careful as easy to get stuck) - floodwater is often mixed with sewage - so if you find yourself in it - try take a shower to avoid getting sick
💛 If house is flooded - take pictures for insurance, try to dry asap, basic hygiene - wash hands in clean water/sanitiser as floodwater may be contaminated, turn off mains - electricity and water.
💛Check on older and vulnerable people
Be safe out there team 💛
The three current Civil Defence Centre are –
⚠️ WEST: St. Leonards Road School, 15 Saint Leonards Road, Kelston
⚠️ NORTH: Massey University Albany Campus, Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre, Massey University East Precinct, Albany Expressway SH17
⚠️ SOUTH: Mana Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park
CONTACT
📞If you need urgent accommodation assistance, phone 0800 22 22 00.
📞If you need MSD welfare assistance as a result of the flooding, please call 0800 400 100.
📞111 for emergencies
📞Call helpline if you think you need medical attention before heading into a hospital - they are at max capacity
📞If you urgently need medical attention - hospital and 111 - present if you need to
📞1747 if you are feeling anxious/worried
