MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Sounds News Are you prepared for an emergency? This week we're focussing on how to prepare for an emergency. You probably have most of the things you'll need at home but they might not be in one place. It's a good idea to: -Check your emergency food supplies (including the food you already have) Swap food that is getting near its expiry date with food from your pantry, so you're not wasting anything - Buy one or two extra cans of food to store (think about pets and other animals) Think about what else you might need-a new torch, batteries or a radio Water, water everywhere nor any drop to drink Last week covered the basics of being prepared for an emergency. This week the focus is on water. It's ironic that in a storm we can be surrounded by water, but none of it is safe to drink. Even if you have a water tank you should consider having extra water safely stored, The average person uses 1,540 litres of water in a typical week. The minimum amount of water you need to store is 21 litres per person per week, that's three litres per person, per day. While this is enough to drink, cook and manage some basic hygiene, you won't be able to wash yourself or your clothes. Your emergency supply should be about 140 ltres per person, per week (20 litres per person, per day for washing, drinking and cooking). Remember to include extra for pets and think about alternative water sources for stock and horses. You can find out more about how to safely store water at https://getready.govt. nz/en/prepared/household/supplies/storing-water/ or Ph: 03 520 7400 and ask to speak with one of the Marlborough Emergency Management team, Harbour Master AF8 Roadshow 2023 The Science Beneath Our Feet He krero n te Kaunihera o Wairau yfa .. in SEDDON & LINKWATER-COMMUNITY SCIENCE TALKS Wed 24 May, 7pm Awatere Memorial Hall www.af.org.nz noon@inf We can't predict earthquakes, but we can prepare for them. Hear from leading Alpine Fauit scientists about the likely hazard impacts of an Alpine Fault earthquake in your region and bow we can be better prepared for such an event. All welcome | Free I Hosted by Marlborough Emergency Management AF8 SCIENCE The submission period for feedback on Council's 2023-24 Annual Plan closed last week with 78 submissions received. Thu 25 May, 7pm Linkwater Memorial Hall Many of those who made a submission have asked to speak at the hearings set down for next month Annual Plan submissions received Council's proposed budget maintains current levels of service across Marlborough. It also continues a significant capital expenditure programme focused on core infrastructure needs, primarily roading, sewerage and water treatment. A small number of new expenditure items have been supported by councillors. Toka Kdyby Tu Ake EQC Meg leaving an overall proposed rates increase of 78 per cent for the year beginning 1 July 2023 The 2023-24 Annual Plan hearings are scheduled from Tuesday 6 until Thursday 8 June. The plan will then be adopted by Council on Thursday 29 June with new rates effective from 1 July 2023-34 He Uluing Mahere a Thu Annual Plan Consultation Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZI 03 520 7400 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Sounds News Are you prepared for an emergency ? This week we're focussing on how to prepare for an emergency . You probably have most of the things you'll need at home but they might not be in one place . It's a good idea to : -Check your emergency food supplies ( including the food you already have ) Swap food that is getting near its expiry date with food from your pantry , so you're not wasting anything - Buy one or two extra cans of food to store ( think about pets and other animals ) Think about what else you might need - a new torch , batteries or a radio Water , water everywhere nor any drop to drink Last week covered the basics of being prepared for an emergency . This week the focus is on water . It's ironic that in a storm we can be surrounded by water , but none of it is safe to drink . Even if you have a water tank you should consider having extra water safely stored , The average person uses 1,540 litres of water in a typical week . The minimum amount of water you need to store is 21 litres per person per week , that's three litres per person , per day . While this is enough to drink , cook and manage some basic hygiene , you won't be able to wash yourself or your clothes . Your emergency supply should be about 140 ltres per person , per week ( 20 litres per person , per day for washing , drinking and cooking ) . Remember to include extra for pets and think about alternative water sources for stock and horses . You can find out more about how to safely store water at https : //getready.govt . nz / en / prepared / household / supplies / storing - water / or Ph : 03 520 7400 and ask to speak with one of the Marlborough Emergency Management team , Harbour Master AF8 Roadshow 2023 The Science Beneath Our Feet He krero n te Kaunihera o Wairau yfa .. in SEDDON & LINKWATER - COMMUNITY SCIENCE TALKS Wed 24 May , 7pm Awatere Memorial Hall www.af.org.nz noon @ inf We can't predict earthquakes , but we can prepare for them . Hear from leading Alpine Fauit scientists about the likely hazard impacts of an Alpine Fault earthquake in your region and bow we can be better prepared for such an event . All welcome | Free I Hosted by Marlborough Emergency Management AF8 SCIENCE The submission period for feedback on Council's 2023-24 Annual Plan closed last week with 78 submissions received . Thu 25 May , 7pm Linkwater Memorial Hall Many of those who made a submission have asked to speak at the hearings set down for next month Annual Plan submissions received Council's proposed budget maintains current levels of service across Marlborough . It also continues a significant capital expenditure programme focused on core infrastructure needs , primarily roading , sewerage and water treatment . A small number of new expenditure items have been supported by councillors . Toka Kdyby Tu Ake EQC Meg leaving an overall proposed rates increase of 78 per cent for the year beginning 1 July 2023 The 2023-24 Annual Plan hearings are scheduled from Tuesday 6 until Thursday 8 June . The plan will then be adopted by Council on Thursday 29 June with new rates effective from 1 July 2023-34 He Uluing Mahere a Thu Annual Plan Consultation Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy . Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours . 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZI 03 520 7400 15 SEYMOUR STREET , BLENHEIM , 7201 NEW ZEALAND