Clutha

The Clutha District covers an area of about 6362 square kilometres, mainly in farmland with townships and small communities spread throughout. The geography of the Clutha District is dominated by the valley of the Clutha River, which flows southeast from the lakes of Central Otago, bisecting the Clutha District and reaching the Pacific Ocean via two river mouths, one of which is not far from Kaitangata, the other is closer to Kaka Point. The two branches of the river (the Matau and the Kouau) form the island of Inch Clutha. To the south of this is the rough bush country of the Catlins, with its forests and rugged coastline. To the north of the Clutha valley is mainly rolling hill country, with the plain of the Tokomairaro River to the northeast, along with Lake Waihola and Lake Waipori, which are part of the catchment of the Taieri River. The Waipori River, the Taieri's largest tributary, forms the northeastern border of Clutha District.

About Emergency Management in Clutha

Clutha District Council is part of Emergency Management Otago which includes the four other local authorities within the Otago region and the Otago Regional Council.

Clutha District​ Council is legislated to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to the way significant risks and hazards are managed across the 4R's:

  • Reduction
  • Readiness
  • Response
  • Recovery 

Hazards relevant to Clutha

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Earthquakes
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Floods
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Fire
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Landslides
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Pandemic
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Storms
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Hazardous substances
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Tsunami

For more information about hazards in the Clutha district, visit Otago Regional Council's natural hazards portal

Information before and during an emergency

Before an emergency

For information about emergency preparation and planning, we recommend you visit Get Ready

During an emergency

In an emergency or event, follow your local Council pages and Emergency Management Otago on Facebook or Twitter.

Radio stations are also a great way to stay informed and to hear the latest local updates.

Below is a list of radio frequencies for the Clutha district as well as some useful social media links for keeping in touch.

More FM 

93.7 FM (South Otago from Clinton),

92.9 FM (Balclutha)

107.1 FM (from Lawrence). 

Hokonui 

94.8 FM (Southland)

91.3 FM & 88.3 FM (South Otago) 

95.2 FM (West Otago)

RNZ National 

101.4 FM / 810 AM.  

 

  

Social Media 

Facebook

- https://www.facebook.com/CluthaDistrictCouncil

 - https://www.facebook.com/OtagoCDEM/

Twitter 

- @OtagoCDEM

 

Red Cross Hazard App

Download the New Zealand Red Cross Hazard App (free) from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store: Hazard App

The Hazard App is a free life-saving app for smartphones and tablets. The app helps you identify, prepare and respond to hazards in New Zealand. The app is pre-loaded with information about hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunami, fire, weather, epidemics and biosecurity risks. The Hazard App enables you to receive official emergency warnings and alerts according to your location or the locations of your friends and family.

Volunteering

If you're interested in offering your services as a volunteer, there are a number of organisations you can contact.

If you would like to help out in a welfare capacity contact:
The Red Cross: www.redcross.org.nz
The Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.org.nz/about-us/volunteer-with-us

If you would like to help out in an operations capacity, contact:
LandSAR: www.landsar.org.nz
The Red Cross:https://www.redcross.org.nz

Community Response Plans

Local contact

If life or property is at risk - call 111 (fire, police, ambulance)

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISOR

Jason Michie
Emergency Management Advisor (Clutha)
jason.michie@otagocdem.govt.nz

 

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