Waitaki

Otago is at Orange under the COVID Protect Framework (Traffic Light System)

At Orange, there will be community transmission of COVID-19, with increasing risks to vulnerable communities, and pressure on the health system.

Here’s what you can do:

At Orange, you can continue to do everyday activities, but we need to protect our vulnerable communities.
You must wear a face mask in many indoor locations. You do not need to wear a face mask outdoors.
You can visit cafes and bars, attend gatherings and events, and go to the hairdresser and gym. There are no capacity limits or distancing requirements at venues.
Workplaces and schools can open.
To protect yourself, your whānau and your community, keep up healthy habits

More information on life at Orange: https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/life-at-orange/

Hazards relevant to this area

Earthquakes

Floods

Fire

Landslides

Storms

Tsunami

Radio stations

In an emergency or Civil Defence event, we recommend you tune into one of the listed below radio stations to receive up to date messages and information.

Radio Stations

More FM - 100 FM
RNZ National - 101.4 FM & 810 AM
Newstalk ZB - 1395 AM
Oamaru Heritage Radio - 88.3 & 107 FM
Radio Waitaki - 104FM
The Hits - 98.4 FM

The Breeze - 97.6 FM

Social Media

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WaitakiDistrictCouncil/

- Emergency Management Otago

Twitter

- @OtagoCDEM

Volunteers

If you're interested in offering your services as a Civil defence 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

About Emergency Management Waitaki

Waitaki District Council is part of the Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group which includes the four other local authorities within the Otago region and the Otago Regional Council. Waitaki District Council Civil Defence Emergency Management is legislated to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to the way significant risks and hazards are managed in our district across the 4R's:

Reduction
Readiness
Response
Recovery

For information about emergency preparation and planning we recommend you visit www.getthru.govt.nz

Community Response Plans

We are working with communities across the district to develop emergency response plans. These are an important part of helping people understand how to prepare for emergencies, how they can support each other in time of need, and where they can expect to find help. Here are the plans that have been completed so far.

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.