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1News
29-06-2025
- Climate
- 1News
'Millions of dollars' of flood damage in Nelson-Tasman region revealed
Flooded communities in the Nelson-Tasman region remain cut off tonight as the full extent of the clean-up becomes clearer across the top of the South Island. Farmland in Tapawera, 75 kilometres southwest of Nelson, was still submerged following the torrential rain across the region, with a boil water notice in place, and a warning to treat all water as contaminated. The rain has eased for now, and roads are slowly beginning to reopen. Flattened fences with heavy debris show the power of the water which rushed onto one Tapawera farm. Its owner, Dion McGaveston, said he has never seen anything like it. ADVERTISEMENT "It was raging through here taking a few fences down. It just got worse and worse." Helpless to stop it, he captured his precious pasture being consumed by a muddy torrent of water. Resident Raine Turner said she got a "bang" on her door from neighbours who were "shaking and terrified" and told her "oh my god we're flooded". The streets were left coated in mud, and from above, officials saw just how extensive the damage was. They flew over the area where a man lost his life while clearing some of the flooding damage. 1News understands he was Peter Lines, a stalwart of the Wakefield community and the New Zealand hop industry. Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell said the man was a "prominent and respected person in their community", and that his death will be "reverberating through the community". Far more water had come down than anyone expected. One farmer told 1News he had warned the council a year ago the stop bank would fail, but remedial work was yet to start. ADVERTISEMENT 'Millions of dollars worth of damage' Nelson Mayor Nick Smith said there had been millions of dollars worth of damage to roads, bridges, fences, farm buildings, hop gardens, orchards, and the Great Taste cycleway. "The worst areas are Wai-iti, Tapawera, Motueka Valley, Kohatu, Motupiko, Pretty Bridge Valley and Tadmor." Forty-seven local roads were closed with progress in reopening being made, while the damage to State Highway 6 south of the Kohatu bridge was "extensive" where the Motueka River overran it and would require a "major fix", he said. "The State of Emergency in Nelson and Tasman will remain in place till at least Thursday when we are expecting another front with about 200mm of rain. The greatest risk is further slipping on sodden hills." Smith also acknowledged Lines' death, saying "Our love goes out to Peter's wife, family and the Wakefield community at this very difficult time." Civil Defence controller Alec Louverdis said they were planning for the "worst case scenario". ADVERTISEMENT "It's not good news with everything so wet and inundated."
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe activates National Guard, declares State of Emergency
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced Thursday that he has activated the Missouri National Guard in response to civil unrest across the United States. Missouri Executive Order 25-25 declares a State of Emergency and allows the Adjutant General to order service members to aid state officials. Federal task force established to fight transnational crime in KC region The order comes after the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri National Guard, and the Missouri Department of Public Safety established a Unified Command to monitor situations across the state and prepare local law enforcement. Additionally, the order also declares that the Adjutant General may employ necessary equipment to support authorities and provide assistance. While protests roar on throughout the nation in response to the federal government's immigration policies, Gov. Kehoe says his order is purely precautionary at this time. 'We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,' Gov. Kehoe said. Presumed remains of missing 81-year-old Overland Park woman found near car 'While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens and communities.' To read Gov. Kehoe's full order, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hamilton Spectator
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Communication during Bocabec wildfire ‘challenging': report
An after-action report released by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organizations said communication during the Stein Lake wildfire near Saint Andrews in 2023 was challenging. The wildfire burned more than 500 hectares, surpassing the province's 10-year average and was started by an ATV that caught fire, according to Saint Andrews fire chief Kevin Theriault. An investigation by The Courier showed that there was a failure to issue an Alert Ready during the fire. Through a Right to Information request, it was revealed that the province felt it didn't have enough information to issue the alert. 'As an aside, the Alert Ready website describes the type of alerts that should be considered for broadcasting but it does not state any criteria to do so,' an email obtained by The Courier read. 'The criteria is situation dependent and the decision made by the local government with either the RCMP and NB Emergency Measures Organization in support by sending in the Alert.' Former Mayor Brad Henderson said in interviews with The Courier that he was never contacted about issuing an Alert Ready. 'There was no official that ever called me that evening to say, 'What do you think?'' he said in an interview last year. 'I will say that when it was time to tell people to return home, I was consulted then, but the night of, there was no consultation whatsoever, as far as I know.' The new report shed a light on the issues with communication, but said overall the departmental agencies reacted well. 'In retrospect, Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC) should have been activated and equipped with the essential personnel to enable the better coordination of reports and situational awareness,' it said. It also spoke to confusion around the evacuation of local residents, which was made by the local fire department. 'There was confusion regarding the evacuation of the rural area of Bocabec. The first responders on scene made the decision to ask the local community to voluntarily evacuate their homes given the immediacy of the wildfire and the time available for action,' the report said. 'Justice and Public Safety (JPS) was not asked to declare a State of Emergency (SOE), thus there was some confusion amongst the supporting groups regarding how to act. It is recommended that all rural districts be informed on the process requesting a SOE declaration.' It said the timeliness and accuracy of the information being shared between the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre and the department, agencies and other organizations 'varied' at times. 'Clear lines of communications, standardized formats for reports and returns, and time limitations for briefing should be developed and implemented to enhance communications,' the report said. No one from the department was available for an interview, but in a statement it said the wildfire presented some challenges for responding, coordinating, and supporting organizations. 'The response was successful, but the participants did learn how to further improve actions regarding response, communications and preparedness,' it said in the statement. All but one of the recommendations have been completed, it said in the statement. The recommendations largely centred around the communication during the wildfire, response and preparedness, with 12 in total. It indicated a need for more specific information and communication between departments needed to improve, including within reports but also formalizing plans to improve the deployment of local emergency operations centres. At least one said Horizon Health only learned of the wildfire through social media 'by a local town official.' Several recommendations described the communication as 'varied, inconsistent and unclear,' especially with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. It said 'road closures and traffic control was not effective,' recommending it review and revise provincial processes and procedures for traffic control as required. The report outlined issues with coordination at the reception centre and the Canadian Red Cross (CRC). 'There was no designated point of contact other than the Reception Centre where evacuees could seek assistance or ask questions,' it said. Recommending it 'readily consider CRC Call Centre activation in conjunction with CRC Reception Centre activation to improve public information.' It said 'information flow between PEOC and Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED) appears to be ad hoc with minimal consistency.' Further recommendations dealt with issuing a state of emergency, it said there was confusion over the evacuation of residents and whether an SOE had been declared. 'Readily consider a SOE declaration for rural district response operations. Improve the planning and coordination of evacuation orders,' the recommendation read. It said there was confusion over road closures, where resources were during the wildfire, and updating NB511, which shows various road closures. The report indicated it was difficult to get information out to the public. 'The evacuation order was unclear at times if it was signed or not. No information was communicated to the first responders when residents were allowed to return to their residences. DNRED does not have authority to issue evacuation orders,' it said. It also spoke to radio compatibility issues with the radios. According to the report and the department, all those recommendations have been completed. It doesn't indicate when in the time since 2023 those were finished. Only one remains outstanding, scheduled for completion this month, related to the Office of the Fire Marshal. 'There was no formal policy to mobilize the volunteer fire department to assist in tasks outside of regional associations,' the report read. Recommending, the 'Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) will formalize Structural Protection Units (SPU) Program with DNRED, including agreements with two regional firefighter associations SPU trailer acquisition, and interface training for firefighters.' The final recommendation is slated to be finished July 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? 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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members and Providers Affected by Victoria Island Levee Incident in San Joaquin County, California
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Gov. Newsom's declaration of a State of Emergency in San Joaquin County, Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is taking immediate action to support those affected by the Victoria Island Incident. The company's priority is ensuring both its members and healthcare providers have the resources they need during this critical time. Member Prescription Information During a declared State of Emergency, impacted members have two options to secure an emergency supply of their medications: Members can fill their prescription at the original pharmacy if it is open. If the original pharmacy is not open, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987. We will suspend refill limitations so they can get their prescriptions at an out-of-network pharmacy. Coping Support for Members Members can call Health Net Behavioral Health Services for crisis support 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-800-400-8987 (TTY: 711). This includes: Support to help them deal with grief, stress or trauma Referrals to mental health counselors, local services and telephone consultations Members: Video Medical Appointments If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared State of Emergency, Health Net offers telehealth services at no cost. Members can find appointment instructions in two places: On the back of their Health Net ID card On after registering and signing in Access to Social Services To connect with local community resources, members can call 2-1-1 or visit for help with: Emergency shelter, food and transportation Social services and financial assistance Legal guidance from verified agencies Information for Healthcare Providers During a declared State of Emergency, doctors and nurse practitioners may call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for assistance. To support these participating providers in affected areas, Health Net will: Extend grace periods for notifications, beginning on the admission date, for acute services, post-acute care, durable medical equipment (DME), medical supplies and home health care services Waive prior authorization – however, our notification requirement will remain in effect despite relaxed deadlines In addition, Health Net will: Authorize out-of-network services if a contracting provider or facility becomes unavailable Grant post-admission notification approvals for impacted facilities. Accept updated clinical documentation for continued-stay reviews. Authorize the replacement of medical equipment or supplies. Suspend prescription refill limitations for impacted enrollees Ongoing Support & Updates As the situation evolves, Health Net may take further action to support members and providers. For the latest updates, visit About Health Net Founded in California more than 45 years ago, Health Net, a company of Centene Corporation, believes that every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Today, we provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare. With more than 117,000 of our network providers, Health Net serves more than three million members across the state. We also offer access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed healthcare products related to prescription drugs. We make these health plans and services available through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Health Net and Centene employ more than 5,700 people in California who work at one of five regional Talent Hub offices. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Health Net
1News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- 1News
State of Emergency lifted in Banks Peninsula as slip holds
The local State of Emergency on Banks Peninsula has been lifted after monitoring of a slip in Akaroa showed no further significant land movement. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger lifted the State of Emergency at 3pm today, saying monitoring equipment at a slip in Akaroa had revealed there had been "no further significant land movement". "With that information, we're now in a position to make a decision on the evacuation zone, begin work on the slip remediation options and lift the State of Emergency." Emergency services were called to Lighthouse Rd on May 1 due to a large crack in the road, with four homes evacuated as a precaution due to risk of slips. The team had been working with property owners and businesses in Akaroa and would continue to do so, said Mauger. "It's been a big two weeks for this community and for the team working on the response, and I'd like to thank everyone for their hard work and patience." Christchurch City Council would keep a close eye on the area as the ground in the area was "still saturated", he added. "A designation has been made under the Building Act on the area, so we can react if needed." Three States of Emergency were declared after the April 30 weather event — in the Selwyn district and Christchurch City and one local declaration in Banks Peninsula. All were now lifted. Christchurch and Banks Peninsula were now both in a recovery period and the focus would be on repairing damaged infrastructure.
