8.25pm Tues 4 March Update: Council responds to flood warning Christchurch City Council is continuing to coordinate staff and contractors to assist residents in low-lying areas across the city at risk of potential flooding. The Council is prepared to respond to weather forecasting that shows the storm will continue throughout the night until around 7am, when it is expected to ease. High tide is due at 9.05pm, but the Council reassures residents that this is not expect to cause an increase to flood levels. The Council Civil Defence staff are door-knocking on properties in the Flockton Basin area advising residents of the flood-water levels, the risk to their property and to consider evacuating to protect themselves and valuables. Welfare Centre: The Council Civil Defence team has set-up a Welfare Centre that will be open from 8.30pm at Mairehau High School, 440 Hills Rd, Mairehau 8052. Residents will be provided with shelter and tea and coffee. Residents are advised to bring their own bedding. Road closures due to temporary traffic management: • Ruru Road at the corner of Maces • Wakefield Avenue at Evans Pass Road • Marine Parade at Mountbatten Street • Owles Terrace • Carrick Street • Thornton Street • Harrison Street Health and safety: The Council’s Land Drainage and Roading teams have traffic management plans in place and will be working throughout the night to assist residents to help prevent bough wash from vehicles entering houses. The Council is asking drivers to be extra conscious of the surface flooding and to drive slowly and carefully in affected areas. It is possible flood-waters on roads and parks may be contaminated, so the Council says to avoid the water where possible or make sure you wash your hands and remove and wash any clothing that gets wet.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:31:49 +0000
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