Next72Hours - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Next72Hours - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Next72Hours is a website dedicated to Survival in the modern world. We want to equip people to be confident and resourceful.

It is not hard to see that our planet is suffering more and more from big weather events and natural disasters. It is also clear to see that the majority of people are not prepared for such events. It is now commonly accepted worldwide that in the event of a major disaster, be that localized or nation wide, it may take up to 72 hours (three days) before vital services such as power, sewerage and clean drinking water can be restored or until suitable replacements can be found. In some places it can take much longer than this. If the event is big enough, vital services can take weeks to restore - assuming the event is a one off, and not recurrent as in the recent earthquakes in Christchurch. We cannot afford to ignore the changes around us and believe that “it will not happen to me” or “she’ll be right”. When disaster strikes, it is imperative everybody has the know how and supplies to be able to look after themselves and those around them until help arrives. More often than not the initial focus after disasters will be on rescue (such as Urban Search and Rescue teams going though collapsed buildings and Dog teams searching through debris to try to locate people). In many cases there just may not be enough resources to go around. They may be blocked off from accessing your area. Worse yet, in the case of a large scale event, the resources may be wiped out altogether. The smallest amount of preparation can make the world of difference when it comes to coping well in situations like this. We urge you to take steps NOW towards being more independent, resourceful and community minded.

10/01/2026

📍 Live Canterbury Rain Radar. High resolution at 10:15am.

⚡️🌧☀️🌦🌈💨🌡 All effecting Canterbury currently.

💨 Peak wind gust of 132km/hr in Hanmer Springs at 9:20am.

ℹ️ Town pages for specific details.

➡️ Your weather reports below Canterbury.

10/01/2026

A state of disaster has been declared in parts of Victoria as hundreds of firefighters continue to battle out-of-control bushfires that have left three people unaccounted for.

More than 60 fires ignited yesterday in the worst conditions since the 2019 Black Summer bushfires.

LATEST DETAILS: https://nine.social/14od

Meanwhile spare a though for our ANZAC neighbours experiencing 45-49 degree temps... when the authorities start talking ...
09/01/2026

Meanwhile spare a though for our ANZAC neighbours experiencing 45-49 degree temps... when the authorities start talking about catastrophic fire conditions and warnings you know it is bad news... good luck to all the rescue and emergency crews across the Ditch...

Catastrophic and Extreme Fire Danger is forecast across the entire state of Victoria today. Extreme Fire Danger is also expected in neighbouring parts of New South Wales and South Australia.

The combination of very hot, windy and dry weather is making for exceptionally dangerous fire conditions. This means that any fires which do ignite can spread across the landscape quickly and be difficult or impossible to contain.

It is important to note that fire behaviour can be erratic, unpredictable and can change quickly.

For the latest forecasts and warnings go to our website www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app and follow all advice from emergency services.

09/01/2026

⚠️💨WIND WARNINGS UPDATED FOR SUNDAY - updated at 5:30am Saturday.

Canterbury Weather Updates wind warnings remain in place for the entire region on Sunday. Wind gusts may exceed 100km/hr about the coast and plains.

💨More severe and sustained winds are expected across the Canterbury High Country and Foothills, with gusts potentially reaching 150km/h in exposed areas.

⚠️ Impacts

Winds of this strength have the potential to down trees, damage powerlines, and make driving extremely hazardous, particularly for high-profile vehicles and on exposed routes.

🌧️ Heavy Rain Warning Remains in Place

Our heavy rain warning also continues for Sunday across the Main Divide and Canterbury Headwaters, with significant impacts still possible. Totals may challenge 200mm, with peak rates exceeding 25mm/hr.

🔎 Ongoing Updates

Please continue to monitor Canterbury Weather Updates warnings for ongoing coverage and refinements.

Members - Town pages have refined & location-specific wind details applied.

🌳 Canterbury Weather Updates wind watches and warnings proudly brought to you by Treetech Specialist Treecare Ltd - leaders in urban forestry management, providing expert tree care services including 24/7 emergency call-outs.

09/01/2026

Southern parts are set to swelter today, but storms are also on the way for many.

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For everyone's sake please take noted of this. The weather out there is the perfect storm for a fire which is the last t...
08/01/2026

For everyone's sake please take noted of this. The weather out there is the perfect storm for a fire which is the last thing our firies need. Keep safe and remember if you see smoke or fire call 111. Better to be safe than sorry.

This weekend is set to be a scorcher! 🌞💨

That comes with Extreme Fire Danger though. So to ensure everyone is safe over the weekend we are suspending all active fire permits from 11:59pm Friday 9th January until 08:00 Monday 12th January.

We are encouraging everyone to do the following over the weekend:
❌ Do not light any fires during this time.
🕵Check on any previous burn piles - even if they are over a week old
🌾People should be careful carrying out any hot works, or works that cause sparks, including mowing lawns in the cooler parts of the day like the early morning (sorry neighbours)
🔥If you see any smoke or flames, call 111 immediately!

We are still in a Restricted Fire Season, so if you are planning to light a fire after this weekend go to www.checkitsalright.nz and apply for a permit. All permits that were suspended will be active again after 08:00am Monday 12th January.

08/01/2026

It’s going to be a hot weekend with muggy nights 🥵

Babies and infants, older people, and those with medical conditions are particularly vulnerable, so check in on each other.

Even if you’re somewhere without heat alerts, here are some good tips for managing the summer heat:
https://about.metservice.com/heat-alerts

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