0 Fire by Permit only for mid-south Canterbury

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• by Stuart Gunn
• 10-12-2024

From 1.00am Wednesday 11 December 2024 the whole of Mid-South Canterbury district is to be placed in a Restricted Fire Season ( Fire Permits Required).  A reminder that the Geraldine Forest Zone, the Waimate Forest Zone and all Public Conservation Lands are still in a Restricted Fire Season 365 days and permits are still required for open air fires in those areas. Attached is a map of the Mid-South Canterbury district indicating the changes.Please refer to the check  it's alright website for a fire permit. Become a Lert Member and get Lert News sent to you. Real time news (email) for your area click here. 99% immediate delivery . Much faster than Facebook.. You’ll also get free, targeted emergency/Safety alerts. Lert Info is NZ's only private alert service            

0 Canterbury, and other places face heightened fire risk this summer

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• by Stuart Gunn
• 09-12-2024

Heat mirage   There is an increased fire danger  in Canterbury as hot, dry conditions persist across the region following a weekend of extreme weather.   Daytime temperatures lower Humidity and moderate winds are forecast over the rest of the week in Canterbury. While Canterbury and Marlborough can expect clear skies and warm temperatures for much of the week, exercise caution. Fire danger is on the rise with the beginning of summer, and it is recommended that anyone planning to light a fire or engage in activities that could cause a spark check the conditions at checkitsalright.nz first Satellite heat map for West Melton that Lert has access to. Just one of the many tools we use. Looking ahead, it's imperative people report smoke ASAP, call 111. Typical summer weather will prevail over central New Zealand, with light winds and clear skies.  Thursday is expected to bring warm, wet weather to the North Island. Temperatures in eastern regions, including Canterbury, are forecast to climb into the low thirties by the end of the week. Lert Info is now sending exclusive Humidex alerts, click here , which are more useful than just temperature alerts. When the humidex gets to 37deg, you could start feeling the effects. REHYDRATE continually.  

1 Humidex V's Temperature Alerts

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• by Stuart Gunn
• 04-12-2024

With the summer temps on the rise, we all need to be aware of how our body responds.   Humidex is a superior measure of heat and for how you can be affected.  The humidex,  combines air temperature and humidity to estimate how hot it feels to the human body. People can begin to feel discomfort or health effects at different levels depending on individual sensitivity and activity levels. Below is a general guide: Humidex Categories and Effects20–29: Comfortable for most people.   30–39: Some discomfort may start to be felt, especially for those   unaccustomed to heat or engaging in physical activities.   40–45: Significant discomfort. People may start feeling the effects of   heat, including sweating and mild fatigue. Caution is advised for   outdoor activities.   46+: Dangerous heat. Heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or   heatstroke can occur, particularly for vulnerable groups (e.g., elderly,   children, those with pre-existing conditions).   54+: Extreme danger. Conditions can be life-threatening, even for   healthy individuals, without precautions. When Effects Start Most people begin to feel heat stress at a humidex of 35 or higher, with noticeable impacts on comfort and performance. For people doing physical work or in direct sunlight, effects may occur at slightly lower levels due to added heat load.   Lert Info will send humdex alerts when the temperatur reaches 37deg. This should be your prompt to drink LOTS of water - a cup every 15-30mins and to seek shelter if you can. To set up humidex and emergency alerts - Click Here Source Chat GPT

0 Hutt River Toxic algae in 3 locations

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• by Stuart Gunn
• 04-12-2024

  To get our news immediately,  click here   TOXIC ALGAE season has officially begun with a warning in place at 3 sites along the Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi: Pākuratahi River at Kaitoki Campground, Te Awa Kairangi at the Poets Park, Te Awa Kairangi at Silverstream. Toxic algae is is a risk to both dogs and swimmers, particularly children. Dogs should be kept on leads and away from the water, and children should be supervised. Toxic algae is deadly to dogs, and can make people sick. Remember, preventing your dogs from eating toxic algae is better than any known treatment. If you have been in contact with toxic algae and are feeling unwell ring Healthline 0800 611 116. If you think your dog has swallowed toxic algae, take it to the nearest vet immediately. You can check for updates on any of the sites we monitor on the LAWA website lawa.org.nz/swim Source "Greater Wellingon"

0 What Are Time Critical, Exclusive Alerts?

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• by Stuart Gunn
• 13-06-2022

The June 2022 Polar blast was one for the record books A spoke person for the Metservice described the storm as an extreme event, with very deep snow in places, and more than 111,000 lightning strikes. The polar system came in several waves and when thunderstorms were approaching, Lert Info sent TCAs (time critical alerts). Here we see a line of thunderstorms travelling west to east. People to the east were warned many minutes before it hit.  The appreciation from subscribers was huge. Snow was a major issue with many roads closed. We sent 20 or so proactive alerts ( looking ahead in time and using common sense) . People told us they were much appreciated. With SH8 Lindis Pass, Lert sent a heads up things were turning to custard very fast. This warning was more than 30 minutes before official sources. Hopefully it stopped some people travelling and getting trapped.   Lert info is designed specifically for everyone wanting to be far better informed and safer. Anyone can receive free alerts at www.lert.info . For NZ's only public Txt road alert service go to www.road.lert.info Thisis perfect for long distance travellers - commercial drivers, truckies, couriers etc.