TEST CD Siren 11am today Napier & parts Hastings.Check smoke alarm,check survival kit & stored water.Survey goo.gl/iWfsE TEST

Don't forget #ShakeOut tomorrow morning at 9.15am. Drop, cover and hold. Register here shakeout.govt.nz #getthru

We are assessing whether the 8.0M Gulf of Alaska earthquake poses any tsunami threat to NZ. More info to follow

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is NOT expected. Strong currents and surges may be experienced for the 24 hour period from midday, 24th January.