State of Emergency - Gore
A state of emergency has been declared in Gore due to flooding. Heavy rainfall since early this morning is causing significant surface flooding throughout the
District.
In both Gore and Mataura the stormwater/wastewater network has been overwhelmed, causing surface flooding and water to threaten homes. No-one has had to be evacuated at this stage.Council staff were working overtime to protect property either with sand bags or pumping water.
What you need to know:
- Gore District Mayor Ben Bell urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. “We would encourage people to stay home and off the roads as surface flooding is impacting both town and rural roads."
- People are advised not to walk through floodwaters as there could be debris and uneven surfaces that can’t be seen, and the water may be contaminated.
- The Council has been told consistent rain is expected to continue to at least 5:00pm
Residents are asked to monitor their radios and the Council’s Facebook page, website and Antenno for updates.
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