Podcasts about civil defence

The cautionary handling of the effects of Russia's earthquake, which triggered tsunami phone alerts and some coastal evacuation, has been further explained. The 8.8 magnitude quake shunted tsunami waves across the Pacific - the largest to hit our shores, landing on the Chatham Islands at 51 centimetres. Unpredictable currents are expected to continue until tomorrow. Civil Defence Director John Price says precautions are important - and he's defending the use of emergency alerts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phones across the nation blared mobile emergency alerts at 6:30am this morning - following on from yesterday afternoon's warnings to stay away from the ocean following the Russia quake. The alert system is designed to keep people safe, but it's raised concerns after people reported receiving repeated alerts through today and Civil Defence is looking into the glitch. Former National MP Steven Joyce acknowledged there was always a risk of fatigue when it came to the system. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Civil Defence Minister is staunch on the need for mobile emergency alerts. An alert sent at 6.30am warned people to stay away from water, beaches, harbours, marinas, and estuaries - with uncertain sea conditions triggered by yesterday's massive Russia quake. It applies until further notice. But many received multiple messages, and others got none. Mark Mitchell told Kerre Woodham they'll be looking into it, but early warning is important. He says in the past emergencies with fatalities, it's because of optimism bias, but New Zealand doesn't have that luxury anymore. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, local mayors in Limassol say there is still no clear plan from Civil Defence on how to distribute aid collected for wildfire victims, with volunteer centres overwhelmed and some temporarily closed due to lack of coordination. Elsewhere, a national Public Warning System is now expected by mid-2026, after a previous tender was scrapped over objections. Civil Defence revised and relaunched the process, amid criticism over the system's absence during recent wildfires. Also, a senior official told a Nicosia court that land registry records used in the trial of Israeli developer Simon Aykut are reliable.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Anyone else get it? Glitch in the system

Juliette Touma, UNRWA, on the latest from Gaza

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence will again be sending a helicopter up to assess and make contact with isolated households. Motueka Community Board deputy chair and co-ordinator for the local business association Love Motueka Claire Hutt spoke to Corin Dann.

The head of the Forest Owners Association is flying to flood damaged Tasman on Tuesday as it grapples with fallen trees, forestry slash and silt. Forest Owners Association chief executive Elizabeth Heeg spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed following Friday's devastating floods in Nelson Tasman. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller John Ridd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

"Silt and debris as far as the eye can see." That's how flood-hit Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett describes the aftermath of Friday's deluge which inundated an already saturated Tasman District. Pickett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An emergency alert has gone out to people affected by recent flooding and today's heavy falls in the Tasman region. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence sent out the emergency mobile alert this afternoon, which advises people who evacuated in the heavy rain a fortnight ago, or anyone who feels unsafe, to get to higher ground, now. A state of emergency has been declared for the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region, with hours' more heavy rain forecast. There is a risk to life due to flooding, slips and high rivers, and conditions are worsening. Civil Defence controller Alex Louverdis spoke to Lisa Owen.

Emile Donovan speaks to civil defence controller for Nelson/Tasman Alec Louverdis about the state of play in the rain-stricken Tasman region.

Civil Defence is bracing for the worst as wild weather is set to thrash the upper South Island. MetService has issued a red heavy rain warning for Tasman off the back of three weeks of rain saturated the region. Nelson-Tasman's under a state of emergency and has activated its emergency operations centre. Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis says they have clear messages to those at risk. He says previously flooded residents should self-evacuate and those in region should avoid roads or going near waterways as it's a threat to life. Orange rain warnings are also in effect for Marlborough, Mount Taranaki, east of Kawerau, Waikato, the Coromandel, Auckland, and Northland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nelson Tasman District is once again under a state of emergency with yet more severe weather on the way. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management spokesperson Paul Shattock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Flood-soaked Tasman residents are holding their breath amid the weather warnings - hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Motueka Valley resident Naomi Pickett spoke to Corin Dann.

Hisham Mhanna, spokesperson for the International Committee for the Red Cross, speaks to us from a field hospital in Gaza about the current situation in the region.

The Government's reluctant to give work opportunities to beneficiaries outside of emergencies. It's activated a beneficiary task force in Tasman and Marlborough, with beneficiaries able to get paid for helping clean up debris and slush. Social Development Minister Louise Upston says the initiative is just for Civil Defence emergencies at this stage. But Upston told Heather du Plessis-Allan she's open to suggestions about how to reduce the number of people on the Jobseeker benefit. She says this takes a significant amount of funding, and the Government's coffers aren't a bottomless pit. Upston told du Plessis-Allan it's estimated 30 people are needed for the work. She says there'll be three clean-up crews, and understands there were 10 people interested within a few hours of putting the message out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another heavy rain watch has been placed on the Tasman District after intense rain last week. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Civil Defence is calling last week's flooding in the Tasman region the worst in nearly 150 years. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

States of emergency remain in place for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough this afternoon, but the sodden regions appear to have received less rainfall than feared. Torrential rain in Taranaki has caused widespread surface flooding, leaving parked cars submerged in water. The region has been under a red severe thunderstorm warning for much of the afternoon. Emergency operations centres have been set up in New Plymouth and Hāwera. Taranaki Emergency Management group Manager, Todd Velvin spoke to Lisa Owen.   

In today's episode, eleven-hundred households in Golden Bay lost Fibre connection on Thursday night, cutting access to 111 calls, mobile and internet services, while the area was under a state of emergency. Nurses are slamming their latest pay offer as a massive backward step. Health New Zealand says the new deal for nurses has a higher percentage pay increase than the earlier one, and lump sum payments this year and next. Our political panel looked at the government's string of law-and-order announcements. And our Australia Correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh gave us the latest from across the ditch.

Golden Bay Fibre outage was caused by a slip, and killed mobile phone service and the internet in large parts of the area. Civil Defence group controller Alec Louverdis spoke to Corin Dann.

The already sodden Tasman region is expected to have heavy rain through to 6pm on Thursday. Civil Defence group controller Alec Louverdis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Up to 200 millimetres of rain is expected in some areas of the Bay of Plenty. Civil Defence controller Stace Tahere spoke to Corin Dann.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Leonie Freeman. The Panel discusses the surge in hardship withdrawals of Kiwisavers in Northland, and the climate-driven rise in intense weather bombs.

In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money has been used by Whanau Ora for 'electioneering', and new "rules of engagement" will be implemented for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry. The 2025 annual NZ Garden Bird Survey is underway.

Marlborough Civil Defence is encouraging residents to commence clean up after the weekend's storm flooded homes and damaged water infrastructure. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to recovery manager for Civil Defence Marlborough, Dean Heiford.

The Tasman District is cleaning up after a major storm over the weekend. Meanwhile another weekend of bad weather could be on the horizon. Group Controller for Nelson Tasman Civil Defence, Alec Louverdis spoke to Corin Dann.

It's been a wet and wild start to the school holidays. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats talks to Mihi.

The Nelson Tasman region and parts of Marlborough are in states of emergency with torrential rain causing wide spread flooding and landslips. There are road closures at the top of the South Island on State Highways 6, 60 and 63. The Transport Agency is asking people to avoid unnecessary travel. About 60 homes in the town of Spring Creek had to be evacuated by 9am this morning because of concerns a damaged stop bank protecting the settlement from the Wairau River could fail. Manager of Spring Creek Holiday Park Judy Theron spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller Andrew White spoke to Lisa Owen about the evacuations and state of emergency in place for residents at the top of the South Island as wild weather and flooding battered the country. 

Last week, the council's Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Committee said they would be seeking to implement a number of recommendations that improve emergency readiness for disabled populations. Following a hui last year where community members were invited to bring forward issues relating to future planning for natural disasters, Sara was interested to hear about how the council is taking suggestions on board. As well, Auckland Council has been considering proposals to mitigate flood risks around the Wairau catchment, including one which would see the reduction of the size of the Takapuna Golf Course, to convert the space into a flood catchment. Producer Sara spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson on both of these topics, firstly by asking him to discuss the desired outcomes relating to emergency preparedness for disabled people, and the council's first steps to implementation

Europe Editor, Tony Connelly reports that the EU has activated its civil defence mechanism in order to help member states evacuate citizens from the Middle East.

A Clare primary school has made its own bit of history hosting its second annual regatta today. Scoil Chriost Rí in Clougheligh is taking advantage of it's unique location along the shores of the River Fergus to launch kayaks, pedal boats and more for its third to sixth class pupils. The 'Kayak Le Chéile' event which is assisted by the Burren Adventure Centre and Civil Defence will see the school row all the way to Ballyalla Lake. chairperson of Kayak le Cheile Committee and teacher Emma Kavanagh says its become an extremely positive community event.

Emergency service staff are going door to door to people in the Oruatua/Te Rangiita area north of Tūrangi - asking residents to prepare to evacuate. Taupo Civil Defence Controller Hadley Tattle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A worker at the Challenge Petrol station in Tauranga-Taupō says the river hasn't peaked yet but police and civil defence are both there. Jim Falla spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Metservice has issued a heavy rainfall warning for both western Tasman ranges and eastern hills of Richmond and Nelson. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence public information manager Paul Shattock spoke to Corin Dann.

Juliette Touma, Spokesperson for the United Nations Agency for Palestininan Refugees (UNWRA) discusses the report that more than forty people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza.

The cleanup is underway in Hamilton after a possible tornado tore through some Hamilton suburbs on Thursday night. Civil Defence controller Kelvin Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this explosive episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by Nathan Hazlehurst, historian and PhD candidate at the University of Salford, to dismantle the myths surrounding Civil Defence during the Second World War. Together, they delve into the often-overlooked yet crucial role of Civil Defence, challenging the popular misconceptions perpetuated by media and fiction.Debunking the Myths:- Nathan passionately challenges the stereotype of the officious ARP Warden, epitomised by Bill Pertwee's character in "Dad's Army," and reveals the true extent of their responsibilities during air raids.The Real Civil Defence:- Discover the vast scope of Civil Defence, from ARP Wardens to the Women's Voluntary Service, and their essential roles in coordinating emergency responses and providing aid during bombings.Innovations and Ingenuity:- Explore the groundbreaking practices and innovations that emerged from Civil Defence efforts, many of which laid the groundwork for modern emergency services.Challenges on the Home Front:- Understand the immense challenges faced by Civil Defence workers, from the psychological toll of repeated bombings to the logistical hurdles of coordinating responses across the UK.Prepare to have your perceptions reshaped as Nathan Hazlehurst sheds light on the overlooked heroes of Civil Defence and their enduring legacy. Follow Nathan on Twitter at @NRH1992 for more insights and discussions.Support History Rage on Patreon at patreon.com/historyrage for exclusive content, early episode access, and the chance to engage with future guests.Stay connected with History Rage on social media:Twitter: @HistoryRageInstagram: @historyrageFacebook: HistoryRageBluesky: historyrage.bsky.socialStay informed, stay passionate, and most importantly, stay angry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the Civil Defence in Ireland.

Banks Peninsula is still under a State of Emergency almost a week after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and slips including an active slip on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa. Christchurch City Council controller Anne Colombus spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

While the state of emergency in Christchurch was lifted yesterday it remains in place for Banks Peninsula. Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink spoke to Alexa Cook.

Phill Mackay from Regional Emergency Management Canterbury spoke to Lisa Owen.

A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts because of rising river levels. Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, Auckland Emergency Management general manager, Adam Maggs spoke to Corin Dann.

For more on the effects of the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam up north, Far North District mayor Moko Tepania and Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.