#Waihī Beach, #Athenree, #Maketu and #Pukehina residents should have received an emergency mobile alert tonight.

You do not have to evacuate right now but you may need to if the storm worsens overnight.

Make sure you have your grab bags and essential supplies ready to go.

(ENDS)

Here's the #WBOP DC link again:

https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/council/news-and-updates/public-notices-and-alerts?item=id%3A2l2eg7bkj17q9s5owpq6