Safety first

• Don't put yourself at risk from contaminated water, damaged roads, or landslides and other hazards.
• Look for and report broken power lines to your electricity provider. Treat all lines as live.
• Trees may be unstable due to saturated ground and high winds.
• Be conscious of security. Lock your car and house. Report suspicious activity to police.

Health and wellbeing

• Throw away food and water that has been contaminated by floodwater.
• Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are certain it is not contaminated.

Your property

• Report flooded homes and any need for temporary accommodation to your local council.
• Assess damage to water supply and reticulation systems. Which stock water troughs are contaminated with silt and will need cleaning?
• Assess damage to access lanes, tracks, gateways, culverts, and fences. What flood debris needs to be cleared?
• Assess damage to pastures and the depth and type of silt.
• Assess available non-flooded pastures and other unaffected feed reserves.
• Accept help when offered, and ask for it if you need it.
• Take photos of damage and contact your insurer.

• Your Rural Support Trust is available to call for help or info for farmers – 0800 787 254.

https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/emergency-management