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Civil Defence: There are currently no Civil Defence notices.
Rural Fire Status: Restricted Fire Season.
This means a period of time, whether of fixed or indefinite duration, specified pursuant to this Act, during which period permits or authorities are required by the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 and Forest and Rural Fire Regulations 2005 for the lighting of fires in the open air.
Fire Weather: Check fire weather for NZ here (External Link)
24 Hour Emergency Contact numbers03 434 6400 or 03 433 0300
What Should I Do?
In the event of a Civil Defence Emergency...
LISTEN TO YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION
Emergency Services Civil DefenceChris Raine(03) 433 0300Cellphone 021 323 580Rural Fire (For all wards of the Waitaki District)Acting Principal Rural Fire OfficerSteve Couper Ph: (03) 433 0300Cellphone: 021 2202 166
Educational Facility Contact Details
Schools Contacts List (270k pdf)
Your Emergency Guide
The Users Guide to Civil Defence Emergencies contains details about 'what to do if...', contact details, and Survival Kit, and Evacuation checklists, contact details.
"What to do if..." covers:
A Users Guide to Emergency Services (305k pdf)
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