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From SPCA Canterbury If you love them, don't leave them. It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further. Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer. Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life: The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes. Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car. This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%. It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted. SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you Click here We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed. This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post. On behalf of the animals - thank you
Atmospheric instability due to the combination of a warm humid airmass in the north, and a cold front and upper cold trough moving northwards over central New Zealand. There's a moderate risk of thunderstorms for North Island locations with localised heavy rain of 10-25mm/h. There is also a low risk a few of the thunderstorms could be severe with localised downpours of 25-40mm/h (or possibly more). This risk may continue about eastern Bay of Plenty into the night. In the bottom half of the North Island and parts of the South Island, thunderstorms bring localised heavy rain of 10-25mm/h and hail (especially to Hawke's Bay in the evening where hailstones up to 2cm diameter are possible). Get information hours faster than Facebook. Set up real time email news click here Choose the “Basic” option, and you’ll also get FREE emergency alerts.
0 Tararua District and Wairarapa Coast Fire restrictions increased
There are new fire restrictioins and bans for Tararua and Coastal Wairarapa from Today Friday Dec 13th Click here for details To get exclusive and hours faster (than Facebook) information and emergency alerts Click Here
0 Where is it safe to swim this Xmas?
Are you going to be swimming in the sea, lakes or rivers these coming holidays? This useful tool will keep you safer with daily updates of water quality - Click Here The status of a site can change at a moments notice for a variety of reasons. Save the site to your phones home screen for a quick go to. NZ's National alert service - Lert.Info
0 Fire indices Show How Volitile Some Areas Are.
With temps expected to be high in a few places, fire “runaway” is possible especially if there is a breeze. Yesterday’s fire north of Dunsandel appears to be related to a Truck type blowout. The wind at the time was 15-25KPH Please don’t throw cigarettes out car windows, and be extra careful with all fires. – First check if you can actually light a fire wherever you are. This includes ALL fire types - Can I Light A Fire For a list of restrictions around the country click Here Get information hours faster than Facebook. Set up your real time news Click Here Choose “Basic” . You’ll also get FREE emergency alerts.
0 Dunsandel Fire Under Control
What a great job FENZ has done today with the fire just Nth of Dunsandel. From 6 helicopters at one stage to just five. SH1 is open with a little management. Only one structure was lost and a house was saved. Please report fires as soon as you see them. The faster FENZ can get there the better for all. We have moved away from Facebook so If you're not already getting our alerts/news, check out how we can help you - https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/index.html You'll get information most others don't . Near the most active time for the fire
0 Roadside fires close SH1 Sth of Christchurch
Grass fires near Burnham Source FENZ 2.45pm update SH1 is closed between Leeston Dunsandel Rd and Burnham Rd, Burnham. It will be closed for some time. We have five helicopters in the air and 16 trucks, tankers and support vehicles working on the ground. Initial update There are multiple grass fires along State Highway 1 south of Burnham. We have eight trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the ground, with more on the way, and four helicopters responding from the air. Please avoid the area and follow the instructions of our crews if you are already in the area. A section of SH1 is closed south of Burnham while FENZ fight the fire. Avoid Facebook delays. Set up your real time news and emergency alerts - https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/index.html
0 Marlborough/Nelson Fire Restrictions Start
All of the Marlborough District and parts of Nelson have moved to a Restricted fire season as of 8am on Thursday the 12th of December 2024. All Department of Conservation (PCL) land is already and will remain in a Restricted season. A very wet spring and start to the summer has resulted in extreme fuel loadings throughout the District and although some areas are still showing green patches we are all well aware of how quick the District can dry out after a period. Lert Info is monitoring the country daily for fires and will send alerts from https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/ To check if you can light a fire - click here
0 Two previously controlled fires re-ignite
The fire ground at Castle Hill, December 11. Photo / Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two previously contained wildfires in the Canterbury region have re-ignited and fire crews have returned to the scenes. FENZ had reports of flare-ups in two different areas of the fire in Bridge Hill, which had grown to about 980ha over the weekend. They had one fire crew already on site dealing with a few hotspots and they called for an extra four fire appliances to assist with these two flare-ups.. The wildfire near Canterbury's Castle Hill had spread to 980ha on December 6. Photo / Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two helicopters have been dispatched to assist. Fire and Emergency said in a post online the smoke was visible from State Highway 73. If you are driving past, please keep your eyes firmly on the road and not what is happening on the fire ground, they don’t need a crash to attend as well. Fire and Emergency are also responding to a flare-up of the fire previously contained at Kirwee. There are several trucks attending the fire, and two helicopters will assist. They’re urging people to avoid the area where possible. Register for our news blogs. They arrive to within minutes Targeted to your location Better visual layout Additionally you will get FREE emergency alerts . Go to https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/ Just choose the basic option. You’re good to go.
0 Fire by Permit only for mid-south Canterbury
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 SH5 TAUPO IRONMAN - SAT-SUN, 14-15 DEC
Due to Taupo hosting the 2024 Ironman World Champs Triathlon event, SH 5 between Wairakei and Reporoa will be closed from 6am to 5pm on both Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December for the cycling part of the event. While SH5 is closed, traffic between Taupo and Rotorua will be detoured via SH1 and SH30 through Atiamuri. Drivers should be aware that Broadlands Rd, a common alternative route between Taupo and Rotorua, will also be closed as it is part of the cycle route. Expect an increase in cyclists on SH5 and Broadlands Rd leading up to the event as athletes familiarise themselves with the course. We do expect increased traffic in surrounding areas on the days both before and after the event as people travel to/from Taupo from all directions. Please take care and allow extra time. Become a Lert Member Real time news (email) for your area click here 99% immediate delivery 1hr -2days faster than Facebook. You’ll also get free, targeted emergency/Safety alerts Lert Info is NZ's only private alert service
0 So, what are the causes of many wildfires?
SO... We asked Chat GPT - "What are the percentages of different causes of wildfire starting in New Zealand"? ANSWER - Wildfires in New Zealand are caused by a variety of factors, both human-induced and natural. While specific percentages can vary year by year, general trends highlight the primary causes. Here's a typical breakdown based on data from recent years: Human-Related Causes (About 99%) Deliberate/Arson (40-50%): Recreational Activities (20-30%): Agricultural Burns/Escape Fires (10-20%): Machinery and Equipment Use (5-10%): Other Negligent Activities (5-10%): Lightning (<1%): Spontaneous Combustion (<1%): Intentional setting of fires is a significant cause of wildfires in New Zealand. This could be people playing with matches. Campfires, fireworks, and other outdoor activities can spark fires, especially during dry conditions. Controlled burns for land clearing or pasture renewal can escape control and turn into wildfires. Sparks or heat from equipment like chainsaws, mowers, or vehicles can ignite vegetation. Discarded cigarettes or unattended barbecue fires. Natural Causes (About 1%) Natural ignition from lightning strikes is rare in New Zealand compared to other countries. Occasional fires can start due to the buildup of heat in organic material, but this is uncommon. Regional and Seasonal Variability Causes and proportions can vary depending on the region and the season. For example, the drier eastern regions of the North and South Islands (e.g., Canterbury, Hawke's Bay) are more prone to agricultural burns escaping during summer. Lert Info has sent about 30 Fire alerts this season already. If you wish to be included should there is a fire situation in your area CLICK HERE
0 Canterbury, and other places face heightened fire risk this summer
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.
0 Extreme Fire risk for parts of Hawkes Bay
Ahuriri - Heretaunga. Sunday is raising a lot of flags for fire posibilities, because of the very high temperatures and dry winds we’re expecting.There is increasing likelihood of potential fire intensities being extreme or near extreme during these sunny and windy periods. Extreme intensities being where aircraft may no longer be able to stop a running fire.We urge you to avoid doing anything that could create a spark - such as mowing lawns, welding or grinding.We are continuing to monitor these conditions for the remainder of the week and will keep you up to date on the days we have significant concerns.We want to thank the community for taking precautions and being responsible with fire safety under these current conditions. For Real time news (email) for your area click here . 99% immediate delivery which is far superior to Facebook. You’ll also get free emergency/Safety alerts for when you must know what's happening.
1 Humidex V's Temperature Alerts
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
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