Tsunami advisory: NZ threat update

Sunday February 28, 2010

Media Release
Sunday 28 February 2010
Time 1700
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Tsunami advisory: NZ threat update

The Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has been advised the tsunami risk to New Zealand and Auckland remains an advisory.

We are still on an advisory which means that people must still be vigilant, particularly as high tide for Auckland is 2010hrs, and surges may be bigger,” says Auckland Region Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Controller Harry O’Rourke.

"People must continue to avoid the beaches and not go out in boats. There is still a lot of surge activity. This could continue throughout the night.”

People need to turn on their radios and listen to the advice from Civil Defence.

People in coastal areas should:

1. Stay off beaches
2. Do not go sightseeing
4. Share this information with family, neighbours and friends
5. Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates
6. Follow instructions of your local Civil Defence authorities

If told to evacuate people should respond promptly. Where possible, take a radio and cell phone with them and check for updates.

Nationally and regionally the situation continues to be monitored and updates will be provided should the situation change.