National Advisory: Tsunami Potential Threat to New Zealand
No: 02
Issued at 20:43 hours on 11/03/11.
Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
A tsunami potential threat advisory is still in effect for New Zealand:
The tsunami advisory will remain in effect until it is upgraded to a national warning or a cancellation message is issued by MCDEM.
An earthquake has occurred with these parameters:
Origin time: 0545Z 11 March 2011
NZ time: 1846 NZDT 11 March 2011
Co-ordinates: 38.0 North 142.9 East
Depth: 10km
Location: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Magnitude: 8.8
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available.
Summary:The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Warning for New Zealand in response to the above earthquake. However, New Zealand, for the moment will remain under a potential threat advisory.
Only messages issued by MCDEM represent the official warning status for New Zealand. Local civil defence authorities may supplement these messages by applying a local threat assessment.Confirmation has not yet been received that a tsunami was generated. A tsunami is possible.
If a damaging tsunami for New Zealand has been generated, the first wave may arrive in New Zealand in the areas around North Cape at 0614NZDT 12 March 2011. The first wave may arrive later and may not be the largest. Waves may continue for several hours.
People in coastal areas should:
1. Stay off beaches
2. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
3. 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.
MCDEM and scientific advisors are closely monitoring the situation to determine whether a tsunami has been generated and to assess the severity of the threat to New Zealand. More information about this event will follow.
This advisory has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
Useful websites:http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/http://www.getthru.govt.nz/
Further information:
A further update with more information will follow within the next hour. Until a cancellation is issued updates will continue at least hourly.
Issued by: Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.
End of Message
Friday, March 11, 2011
National Advisory: Tsunami - Potential Threat to New Zealand
National Advisory: Tsunami - Potential Threat to New Zealand
No: 01
Issued at 19:52 hours on 11/03/2011.
Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
A tsunami potential threat advisory is in effect for New Zealand:The advisory will remain in effect until it is upgraded to a national warning or a cancellation message is issued by MCDEM.
An earthquake has occurred with these parameters:
Origin time: 0546Z 11 March 2011
NZ time: 1846NZDT 11 March 2011
Co-ordinates: 38.0 North 142.9 East
Depth: 10km
Location: Near East Coast of Honshu Japan
Magnitude: 7.9
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available.
NOTE: Magnitude revised to 8.8
Summary:
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Watch - in response to the above earthquake.
Only messages issued by MCDEM represent the official warning status for New Zealand.
Local civil defence authorities may supplement these messages by applying local threat assessments.
A tsunami is possible. MCDEM and scientific advisors are assessing the severity of the threat to New Zealand.
People in coastal areas should:
1. Stay off beaches
2. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
3. 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.
MCDEM and scientific advisors are closely monitoring the situation to determine whether a tsunami has been generated and to assess the severity of the threat to New Zealand. More information about this event will follow.
This advisory has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
Further information:A further update with more information will follow within the next hour. Until a cancellation is issued, updates will continue at least hourly. All further updates will be communicated by MCDEM via the national warning system.
Media enquires to 04 494 6951.
Useful websites:http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/http://www.getthru.govt.nz/
Issued by: Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.
End of Message
No: 01
Issued at 19:52 hours on 11/03/2011.
Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
A tsunami potential threat advisory is in effect for New Zealand:The advisory will remain in effect until it is upgraded to a national warning or a cancellation message is issued by MCDEM.
An earthquake has occurred with these parameters:
Origin time: 0546Z 11 March 2011
NZ time: 1846NZDT 11 March 2011
Co-ordinates: 38.0 North 142.9 East
Depth: 10km
Location: Near East Coast of Honshu Japan
Magnitude: 7.9
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available.
NOTE: Magnitude revised to 8.8
Summary:
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Watch - in response to the above earthquake.
Only messages issued by MCDEM represent the official warning status for New Zealand.
Local civil defence authorities may supplement these messages by applying local threat assessments.
A tsunami is possible. MCDEM and scientific advisors are assessing the severity of the threat to New Zealand.
People in coastal areas should:
1. Stay off beaches
2. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
3. 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.
MCDEM and scientific advisors are closely monitoring the situation to determine whether a tsunami has been generated and to assess the severity of the threat to New Zealand. More information about this event will follow.
This advisory has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
Further information:A further update with more information will follow within the next hour. Until a cancellation is issued, updates will continue at least hourly. All further updates will be communicated by MCDEM via the national warning system.
Media enquires to 04 494 6951.
Useful websites:http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/http://www.getthru.govt.nz/
Issued by: Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.
End of Message
Friday, March 4, 2011
And another local quake
Another quake that I didn't notice.
I am feeling really sorry for anyone who came to Wellington to escape the aftershocks!
The following earthquake has been recorded by GNS:
Reference number: 3473493/G
Universal Time: 2011/03/03 23:55:29
Local time (NZDT): 12:55 PM on Friday 04 March 2011
Latitude, Longitude: 41.07S, 175.09E
NZ Map Grid (E, N): 2685000, 6013000
NZ Trans Merc (E, N): 1775000, 5451000
Location: 10 km north of Upper Hutt
Focal depth: 30
Magnitude: 3.7
Web page: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3473493g.html
Web service: http://www.geonet.org.nz/services/quake/3473493g
Felt in the Wellington region
I am feeling really sorry for anyone who came to Wellington to escape the aftershocks!
The following earthquake has been recorded by GNS:
Reference number: 3473493/G
Universal Time: 2011/03/03 23:55:29
Local time (NZDT): 12:55 PM on Friday 04 March 2011
Latitude, Longitude: 41.07S, 175.09E
NZ Map Grid (E, N): 2685000, 6013000
NZ Trans Merc (E, N): 1775000, 5451000
Location: 10 km north of Upper Hutt
Focal depth: 30
Magnitude: 3.7
Web page: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3473493g.html
Web service: http://www.geonet.org.nz/services/quake/3473493g
Felt in the Wellington region
Help us by registering with the Red Cross
If you have friends or family staying with you who have left Christchurch, could you please pass this on to them.
If you have moved away from Christchurch it is important that you register with the Red Cross.
If you have already registered with Red Cross, please call them to update your details if you have moved house or have found temporary accommodation.
This is because:
To register contact your local council or phone 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 726). If you already have a Red Cross Registration Number it will help to have this on hand.
If you have moved away from Christchurch it is important that you register with the Red Cross.
If you have already registered with Red Cross, please call them to update your details if you have moved house or have found temporary accommodation.
This is because:
- It will enable us to send you information about what is happening
- We can target services to those who have experienced the earthquake
- We will be able to increase the funding that is allocated to agencies working in your area
- It will assist the Red Cross Family Link team in reuniting lost friends and family.
To register contact your local council or phone 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 726). If you already have a Red Cross Registration Number it will help to have this on hand.
A new builidng would be nice!
"The people in charge of organising the response to a civil emergency in Porirua are based in buildings that might not be useable after an earthquake. "
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4730026/Wellington-disaster-centres-on-shaky-ground
It's true, we don't have a purpose-built building designed to withstand an earthquake like the one that struck Christchurch (mind you, a peak ground accelleration of 2.2 times gravity is more than even the current building code allows for). We can dream of working out of an indestructable building, but the ratepayers have to indicate that this is important enough that they are willing to bear the cost.
The fact that our building may be unusable is one of the reasons why we have a completely portable system - we can work out of a marquee in the middle of a paddock if we have to.
All of our two-way radios come in robust suitcases and each run from a charged battery that will last for up to 24 hours, or they can be plugged into a generators, or run off a car battery, or use the 9V plug in the car.
Our laptops are also stored in similar suitcases, so we can pull then from the rubble if we have to, they will run off their batteries until we get the generator going. Staff can also bring in their own laptops and connect if required.
The new Emergency Management Information System runs over the internet, so when we lose access to land-based broadband we can either switch to mobile broadband, or plug in our satellite unit, which also gives us phone capability through Voice Over IP (VOIP).
And of course if all technology fails, paper & pencils will still get the job done!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4730026/Wellington-disaster-centres-on-shaky-ground
It's true, we don't have a purpose-built building designed to withstand an earthquake like the one that struck Christchurch (mind you, a peak ground accelleration of 2.2 times gravity is more than even the current building code allows for). We can dream of working out of an indestructable building, but the ratepayers have to indicate that this is important enough that they are willing to bear the cost.
The fact that our building may be unusable is one of the reasons why we have a completely portable system - we can work out of a marquee in the middle of a paddock if we have to.
All of our two-way radios come in robust suitcases and each run from a charged battery that will last for up to 24 hours, or they can be plugged into a generators, or run off a car battery, or use the 9V plug in the car.
Our laptops are also stored in similar suitcases, so we can pull then from the rubble if we have to, they will run off their batteries until we get the generator going. Staff can also bring in their own laptops and connect if required.
The new Emergency Management Information System runs over the internet, so when we lose access to land-based broadband we can either switch to mobile broadband, or plug in our satellite unit, which also gives us phone capability through Voice Over IP (VOIP).
And of course if all technology fails, paper & pencils will still get the job done!
Another local quake
Apparently we had another local quake last night, but I know I slept right through it.
The following earthquake has been recorded by GNS:
Reference number: 3473252/G
Universal Time: 2011/03/03 13:19:20
Local time (NZDT): 02:19 AM on Friday 04 March 2011
Latitude, Longitude: 41.07S, 175.10E
NZ Map Grid (E, N): 2687000, 6013000
NZ Trans Merc (E, N): 1777000, 5451000
Location: 10 km north-east of Upper Hutt
Focal depth: 30
Magnitude: 4.7
Web page: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3473252g.html
Web service: http://www.geonet.org.nz/services/quake/3473252g
Widely felt in the lower North Island and upper South Island.
Don't forget to fill in the report, if you were awake enough to feel it.
The following earthquake has been recorded by GNS:
Reference number: 3473252/G
Universal Time: 2011/03/03 13:19:20
Local time (NZDT): 02:19 AM on Friday 04 March 2011
Latitude, Longitude: 41.07S, 175.10E
NZ Map Grid (E, N): 2687000, 6013000
NZ Trans Merc (E, N): 1777000, 5451000
Location: 10 km north-east of Upper Hutt
Focal depth: 30
Magnitude: 4.7
Web page: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3473252g.html
Web service: http://www.geonet.org.nz/services/quake/3473252g
Widely felt in the lower North Island and upper South Island.
Don't forget to fill in the report, if you were awake enough to feel it.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Severe Weather Warning - Heavy rain tomorrow
MetService has issued us a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain tomorrow.
This is likely to cause surface flooding around our area, so take care when driving, and don't forget to call for help if it's causing a problem somewhere.Rain should become heavy during Friday morning. In the 15 hours from 9am Friday
till midnight Friday, expect 100 to 150mm about high ground. Peak intensities
around 20-30mm in squally, thundery falls Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
It’s easy to make a household emergency plan
Latest media release from the Wellington Region...
Recent tragic events in Christchurch should reinforce to all of us the benefits in having a household emergency plan, Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Chairperson Jenny Rowan said today.
“An effective household emergency plan only takes a few minutes to prepare and can take a lot of stress out of the period that follows a natural disaster or major household emergency,” Jenny Rowan said.
“It’s important that families or flatmates prepare these plans together so that everybody knows what to do and where things like survival items are located.
“The Wellington Region CDEM Group has prepared an award winning 12 step guide booklet called It’s Easy. Copies of these are available for free at all city, district and regional council offices throughout the region and can be downloaded online at www.getprepared.co.nz
“Households should also regularly add emergency items to weekly shopping lists and make sure they have enough water stored to last three days. That helps spread the cost of these across the year and also ensures that items with an expiry date are regularly replaced.
“Being well prepared for an emergency is easy. All that’s needed is a commitment to making a plan,” Jenny Rowan said.
Recent tragic events in Christchurch should reinforce to all of us the benefits in having a household emergency plan, Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Chairperson Jenny Rowan said today.
“An effective household emergency plan only takes a few minutes to prepare and can take a lot of stress out of the period that follows a natural disaster or major household emergency,” Jenny Rowan said.
“It’s important that families or flatmates prepare these plans together so that everybody knows what to do and where things like survival items are located.
“The Wellington Region CDEM Group has prepared an award winning 12 step guide booklet called It’s Easy. Copies of these are available for free at all city, district and regional council offices throughout the region and can be downloaded online at www.getprepared.co.nz
“Households should also regularly add emergency items to weekly shopping lists and make sure they have enough water stored to last three days. That helps spread the cost of these across the year and also ensures that items with an expiry date are regularly replaced.
“Being well prepared for an emergency is easy. All that’s needed is a commitment to making a plan,” Jenny Rowan said.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
A quake of our own?
I could have sworn I just felt an earthquake - one that didn't originate in Christchurch thankfully! At least none of my Christchurch friends on Facebook felt anything, it had me slightly panicked for a second.
Still waiting for the Geonet report to see where and what size.
EDIT: 4.5, MM5, focal depth 40km, 20km Northwest of Wellington
Monday, February 28, 2011
How Porirua is helping
Porirua really is amazing. The sheer numbers of people offering to help in any way they possibly can really does give me a huge warm fuzzy feeling of pride for this city.
Immediately after news of the earthquake we had staff helping in the National Crisis Management Centre under the Beehive, including through the night, we also had staff helping coordinate the Wellington regional response from a base at the Wellington Emergency Management Office.
We've deployed a team of building inspectors to Christchurch as well as a team of our waterworks & drainage people.
Our Red Cross team has been helping at Wellington airport, helping the tourists caught in Christchurch to get home or just somewhere else, and a team of 8 of them are waiting on standby to head down to Christchurch.
And we've also had people helping out at the welfare centres in Wellington.
Go team!
Immediately after news of the earthquake we had staff helping in the National Crisis Management Centre under the Beehive, including through the night, we also had staff helping coordinate the Wellington regional response from a base at the Wellington Emergency Management Office.
We've deployed a team of building inspectors to Christchurch as well as a team of our waterworks & drainage people.
Our Red Cross team has been helping at Wellington airport, helping the tourists caught in Christchurch to get home or just somewhere else, and a team of 8 of them are waiting on standby to head down to Christchurch.
And we've also had people helping out at the welfare centres in Wellington.
Go team!
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