Cyclone Vaianu
Situation
We’re keeping an eye on Cyclone Vaianu, which may bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the North Island. Its exact track is still uncertain, and we’ll keep you updated as we know more.
How to get prepared
While there’s still uncertainty, now is a good time to get a few things sorted at home.
- Clear gutters and drains.
- Bring inside or tie down items that can be broken or picked up by strong winds (e.g. garden furniture, trampolines).
- Keep materials at hand for repairing windows, such as tarpaulins, boards and duct tape.
- Identify a safe location in your whare/home for household members to gather. This should be a place away from windows, skylights, or glass doors, which can be broken by strong winds and cause damage or injury.
- Check on whānau, neighbours, and anyone who might need help.
- Move farm animals to areas that are safe from flooding and high winds, and stay up to date with support from Waikato Rural Support Trust.
- Stay up to date with the latest weather information from MetService New Zealand.
More information on preparing for storms is available at https://getready.govt.nz/
Where to get help
If this situation is stressful or you need support, you can free text or call 1737 to speak to a counsellor, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.