#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.

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Here's the #WBOP DC link again:

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

#WBOP Western BOP Evacuation Centre locations:

RSA WAIHĪ BEACH – 99 Beach Road, Waihī Beach

ATHENREE HOMESTEAD - 360 Athenree Road, Athenree Gorge

PONGAKAWA ACTION CENTRE – 956 Old Coach Road

KATIKATI BAPTIST CHURCH - 2 Wedgewood Street, Katikati

TUAPIRO MARAE - 24 Hikurangi Road, Tahawai

ORCHARD CHURCH TE PUKE - 20 Macloughlin Drive, Te Puke

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#WBOP Western BOP update:

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

KEY INFO

If you are in an at-risk area, e.g. low lying coastal or harbour area and you are feeling unsafe, please self-evacuate. Ideally go to friends or family as you will be more comfortable there.

Evacuation centres are now open.

They only have bare essentials like tea & coffee.

Bring warm clothing, blankets, snacks & other essential items.

Pets are not allowed inside the centres & will need to remain in their cages in vehicles.

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