Tsunami warning following Samoa earthquake

Manukau Civil Defence Emergency Management advises Manukau residents that the council has received a tsunami warning.

The tsunami is expected to hit Manukau’s eastern coast around 10.15am.

People should stay away from beaches. People near waterways, rivers or low lying areas should move to higher ground. They are advised not to go to the beach to take their boat out.

People should stay where they are, but be prepared in case an emergency is declared.

They should keep their get-away kit ready. The kit should include: important documents, spectacles, medication and pets.

The residents are advised to listen to radio and television to get an update.

ENDS

Frequently Asked Questions:

How will I know if there’s a tsunami in my area?
Listen to your radio for information. Low lying areas are at risk of being hit.

How will I know when to evacuate? Should I evacuate now?
Listen to your radio for information and instructions on evacuation.

What do I take with me?
Take your get-away kit – your medication, spectacles, important documents and your pets if you have them.

Where do I go?
Go to high ground and stay there until the all-clear is given. The first wave is not necessarily the only wave, or the biggest wave.

How big will it be?
It is estimated to be around one metre high, but it is the force behind the wave that is dangerous.

What about my family at work/school/prTsunami warning following Samoa earthquake

Manukau Civil Defence Emergency Management advises Manukau residents that the council has received a tsunami warning.

The tsunami is expected to hit Manukau’s eastern coast around 10.15am.

People should stay away from beaches. People near waterways, rivers or low lying areas should move to higher ground. They are advised not to go to the beach to take their boat out.

People should stay where they are, but be prepared in case an emergency is declared.

They should keep their get-away kit ready. The kit should include: important documents, spectacles, medication and pets.

The residents are advised to listen to radio and television to get an update.

ENDS

Media Contact: Adin Wentzel
Phone: (09) 262 8900 ext. 8650 Cell Phone (027) 687 9938
Fax: (09) 2625759 Email: adin.wentzel@manukau.govt.nz
After hours: Angeline Barlow 027 687 9936

Frequently Asked Questions:

How will I know if there’s a tsunami in my area?
Listen to your radio for information. Low lying areas are at risk of being hit.

How will I know when to evacuate? Should I evacuate now?
Listen to your radio for information and instructions on evacuation.

What do I take with me?
Take your get-away kit – your medication, spectacles, important documents and your pets if you have them.

Where do I go?
Go to high ground and stay there until the all-clear is given. The first wave is not necessarily the only wave, or the biggest wave.

How big will it be?
It is estimated to be around one metre high, but it is the force behind the wave that is dangerous.

What about my family at work/school/preschool?
If your family are already away from low-lying areas, they should stay there and not return home. If they are in low-lying areas, they will be evacuated.

Can I watch it come in?
Please stay away from the water and beaches. Do not go near low-lying areas to see it come in – it will move fast.
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If your family are already away from low-lying areas, they should stay there and not return home. If they are in low-lying areas, they will be evacuated.

Can I watch it come in?
Please stay away from the water and beaches. Do not go near low-lying areas to see it come in – it will move fast.