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*Once in the safe zone or shelter, do not try to return home until advised to | *Once in the safe zone or shelter, do not try to return home until advised to | ||
==During the cyclone== | ==During the cyclone<ref>https://getready.govt.nz/emergency/storms</ref>== | ||
*Take shelter in the dedicated storm shelter or the most interior room of your home safest from high winds and risk of flooding | *Take shelter in the dedicated storm shelter or the most interior room of your home safest from high winds and risk of flooding | ||
*Do not move around, stay put | |||
*Do not attempt to swim in a flood | |||
*Close exterior and interior doors and windows. Pull curtains and blinds over windows. This could prevent injury from flying glass if the window breaks. | |||
*Keep away from glass windows and large doors | *Keep away from glass windows and large doors | ||
*Consider listening to your radio throughout the event as broadcasts may contain crucial updates | |||
*Avoid bathtubs, water taps, and sinks. Metal pipes and plumbing can conduct electricity if struck by lightning. Use your water from your emergency supplies. | |||
*If flooding of your home looks likely, try to move to higher ground in advance. If this is not possible move to the highest interior point of the building you are in. | *If flooding of your home looks likely, try to move to higher ground in advance. If this is not possible move to the highest interior point of the building you are in. | ||
==Citations== | ==Citations== | ||
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