Tsunami advisory - Threat to NZ downgraded to advisory

Sunday February 28, 2010

Media Release
For immediate release
Sunday 28 February 2010
Time 1500
#7

Tsunami advisory: Threat to NZ downgraded to advisory

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

“People must still be vigilant,” says Auckland Region Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Controller Harry O’Rourke.

“We are still advising people to avoid the beaches and not go out in boats today. There is still a lot of surge activity and this is not likely to die down for several hours.”

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.