Kia ora e te whānau,

At this stage we are open for business as per usual this week. Like everyone else we will keep monitoring the weather and will email home if anything changes. If anyone is impacted by the weather and unable to attend school please ensure you email us at: absences@ashs.school.nz

In the meantime, here are some useful links should you need them. 

Useful links 
Auckland severe weather: What support is available and where can you get help – NEMA. (On this page you can find information in alternative formats: Large print, easy read, audio and Braille.)
 
National Emergency Management Agency – Civil Defence
Auckland Emergency Management | Auckland Emergency Management
Important Storm Updates: OurAuckland – Auckland Council
Auckland Emergency Management | Auckland – Facebook

National Severe Weather Information – MetService
Emergency preparedness in New Zealand – Get Ready
What you need to know: How to prepare for an emergency – RNZ News

Emergency contact information
Here are some emergency contact details that may help in the event of Cyclone Gabrielle:
 
Emergency Response Coordinators – Ministry of Education
Major Incidents – Auckland Emergency Management
National Emergency Management Agency – Civil Defence

Ministry of Social Development contact numbers
Support and assistance may be available if you’ve been affected by weather events in your region. 
 
Dedicated line for impacted residents
0800 400 100
 
Urgent accommodation assistance
0800 22 22 00
 
Accommodation for those who have COVID-19 
Where people have COVID-19 and must leave their homes and cannot be accommodated with other whānau, the number to call is Health 021 227 4908