Check out what the weather is doing in your part of the region by keeping up to date with the latest information from MetService. MetService will also show you if there are any weather warnings coming our way.
For up to date rainfall and river flow data check out the Otago Regional Council's Water Info website.
http://water.orc.govt.nz/WaterInfo/Default.aspx
LAWA (Land Air Water Aotearoa) provides up to the hour river and rainfall data for the whole of New Zealand
Keep an eye on the latest road information by keeping up to date with road closures in your area.
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information
'On the Move' is a fully customisable travel information service that provides information to travellers prior to their journey and about road and driving conditions, incidents and road works taking place on New Zealand's state highways.
In an emergency you may need to get in touch with your electricity supplier. The main suppliers for the Otago Region are listed below:
These radio stations are most likely to be broadcasting warnings and advice in an emergency
Central Otago
Clutha
Dunedin
Queenstown Lakes
Waitaki
Leave home only if in immediate danger or if you are officially advised.
Stay inside (unless you are advised to evacuate) if there is a chemical or gas disaster or a storm. Listen to the radio or TV for information. If the power is off, your car radio will still work.
If you need to evacuate, secure your home as though you were going on holiday and turn off power, water, and gas. Ensure each adult in your household knows how to turn these off.
To indicate that you have successfully evacuated, tear the back cover off the phone book and put it in the window where it can be seen from the street.
Evacuate if there is:
For more information on where you should evacuate to, go to the region pages below:
Emergency Management Otago is encouraging residents across the region to sign up to Gets Ready, a communication tool which helps keep people better informed during emergencies.
Three key benefits of signing up to Gets Ready: