Heed warnings and prepare for Cyclone Hale tonight
Published on 09 January 2023
All residents and holiday makers are urged to find somewhere safe and secure tonight as Cyclone Hale is poised to slam directly onto the Coromandel late tonight.
Our Council’s Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler is advising people to be prepared to hunker down for 24 hours or longer.
“Use the time today to stock up on supplies, tie down outside furniture, clear drains and set up to be safe by dark,” he says. “Over 230mm of rain, severe gales with gusts of over 100km/hr, huge seas and storm surge are all in the mix, so heed the warnings, don’t be complacent”
Mayor Len Salt added to the warning advising that “tomorrow morning will likely dawn with slips, road closures and power outages, so avoid any travel until you have checked on the road conditions. Stay off the beaches and away from waterways; they will be dangerous, especially around high tide at 10am.”
We will provide updates as the come to hand. Keep checking: