MEDIA RELEASE
www.getprepared.co.nz I 0800 496 734
National Warning: Tsunami threat to the Wellington region –
Official Evacuations required.
For immediate release
Date: xx/xx/xxxx Time: xx:xx
Media release #:
A National Warning – Tsunami Threat to NZ is in effect in New Zealand. The warning will stay in
effect until it is either downgraded or a cancellation message is issued by the Ministry of Civil
Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM).
Confirmation has been received that a tsunami was generated. A wave measuring [insert metres]
was measured at [insert place/gauge] at [insert time NZDT/NZST].
The first wave is expected to arrive in the Wellington region in the areas around [insert place] at
approximately [insert time NZDT/NZST].
The first wave may not be the larges and waves may continue for several hours.
Actions Required
Due to the estimated size of the tsunami, evacuations are required in the following areas:
Wellington City
[red/orange/yellow zones]
Hutt City
[red/orange/yellow zones]
Wairarapa Coast
[red/orange/yellow zones]
Porirua and Kapiti Coast
[red/orange/yellow zones]
If you are outside of the evacuation zones listed above, you do not need to evacuate. Stay where
you are, to help reduce traffic congestion for those who must evacuate.
Detailed evacuation advice and or safety advice will come from local councils and emergency
services in the area. People should act on it promptly. If told to evacuate they should, where
possible, take a radio and cell phone with them and check for updates.
Please note all public transport will cease to operate and main arterial routes will close at [insert
time]. Therefore, we advise that you do not leave you travel arrangements until the last minute and
evacuate the identified zones immediately.
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As a precaution, people in coastal areas should:
1. Follow instructions of your local Civil Defence authorities.
2. Stay off beaches
3. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities)
4. Do not go sightseeing
5. Share this information with family, neighbours and friends
6. Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates
7. Have your Getaway Kit ready in case you need to evacuate in a hurry.
For more information please contact, or visit your local council’s website.
Earthquake Information
Parameters of the earthquake are as follows:
Origin time:
[insert UTC, ZULU or GMT time and date]
NZ time:
[insert NZST or NZDT time and date]
Co-ordinates:
[insert]
Depth:
[insert]
Location:
[insert]
Magnitude:
[insert]
The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data
becomes available.
This emergency announcement was issued by the Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency
Management Group, Group Controller.
ENDS
Media Contact: [insert name] PIM Manager
Phone: [insert no]
Email [insert]
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