Fire and Emergency NZ deploys extra resources to West Coast's Franz Josef and Fox Glacier for heavy rain preparation.

Fire and Emergency NZ prepares for heavy rain on West Coast with extra resources from Canterbury. No 111 calls yet, but public urged to use the number for emergencies. A six-person taskforce from Sefton and Rangiora deployed to Franz Josef, repositioned at Fox Glacier. 15 specialist team members sent to Franz Josef for water-related activities. Public advised to follow NEMA and West Coast Emergency Management for flood updates.

April 10, 2024
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