Civil Defence Centres and Shelters Are Open across The Auckland Region (Cyclone Gabrielle)

Hi everyone, keep this information handy and stay safe everyone.

Civil Defence Centres, Shelters, Community Led Centres, Community Hubs

These CDCs will be open and staffed from 7PM Sunday 12 February for people needing refuge from Cyclone Gabrielle

Shelters:

provide a place to be safe while the worst of the weather passes. Blankets and hot drinks will be available, but shelters aren’t equipped for extended stays.
Civil Defence Centres (CDCs): are equipped to provide you with a safe place to eat, sleep and access essential support services.

Community Hubs:

Community Support Hubs have been opened which will be staffed by government welfare and support services. Agencies and community groups, alongside Auckland Emergency Management, will be there to provide needs assessments and offer support, including accommodation if needed.

Community Led Centres:

These sites are stood up by community groups, at marae, in local churches or by neighbourhoods using local buildings. They are not run by Auckland Emergency Management and the following information has been supplied for us to share. Please check the group’s website or Facebook page, if they have one, before you visit one of these community-lead centres

What to bring:

Items for children and babies, like formula, nappies and toys; essential medicines; photo identification (if you have it); and warm clothes. Pets are welcome but dogs must be on a leash and if possible muzzled. You may be asked to keep your dog in your car. Cats in a cage or carrier, if possible, please.

If you must bring pets to a Civil Defence Centre:

Dogs – must be on a leash and should be muzzled. You may be asked to keep your dog in your car.
Cats – must be in a carrier.

Civil Defence Centres (CDCs) and Shelters addresses (by Local Board)
Click here for MAP of locations