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Tsunami Warning System
Tsunami Warning Sirens are currently installed at the following locations:
- Omaha
- Point Wells
- Whangateau
For more information the Tsunami Warning Sirens, please download our brochure or read the information below.
Tsunami Signals
The following signals will be used during an actual Tsunami threat.
Alert Signal ( dash – dash – dot – dot ) sounded for 15 minutes
Used to notify residents that a Tsunami threat has been received by Civil Defence.
Residents should respond to hearing this signal by:
Evacuate Signal (dot-dot-dot) sounded in continuous burst for 15 minutes
Used when a specific threat to the coastline has been confirmed. Residents should respond to this signal by:
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Evacuating immediately to the nearest high ground
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Avoiding using personal transport (e.g. cars) unless absolutely essential, as this may cause congestion
All clear signal ( a continuous tone for 5 minutes)
Used to notify that the threat of a Tsunami has passed. Residents response to hearing this signal should be to:
Civil Defence Free Text Notification
If you are a Rodney resident, you can register to receive text message notifications of Civil Defence emergencies which will be sent direct to your mobile phone. Text messages will only be sent in the event of a tsunami, a potential local emergency such as a cyclone or when a Civil Defence Emergency is likely to be declared. The service is free.
To register, text OPTNRDCD to 2678.
When registering from your mobile phone you will receive a confirmation message back confirming registration was successful. If you do not receive this messsage try again or call Civil Defence staff for further advice.
