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Category 2P mitigations to be funded
 More We have agreed to provide funding to Category 2P homeowners affected by the severe weather events in early 2023, to help them mitigate future risk to life at their property. Learn moreCategory 2P mitigations to be funded

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Flooding in Auckland

How to report flooding or flood risks

Find out how to report flooding and which agencies to report to.

Missing, dislodged or damaged manhole or catchpit cover

Report missing, dislodged or damaged manhole covers, grilles and other stormwater assets urgently. Displaced assets pose a threat to public safety.

Check for flood risks before you buy or build

Check for flood hazards on the area of your property before you buy or build. Get property information to help you make the right decisions.

What to do in a flooding emergency

Find out what you should do in a flooding emergency.

Reduce flooding risks on your property

Keep drains and overland flow paths clear to prevent flooding and blockages on your property. Add permeable areas such as lawns to minimise runoff.

Recovering after a flood

Information on how to clean, make an insurance claim, and rebuild your property after a flood.

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Get ready for a disasterhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/recovery-extreme-weather-disasters/get-ready-disasterGet ready for a disasterLearn to recognise and manage hazards and risks to prepare your property for a natural disaster. Find out if your property is in a flood zone, how to prepare for a flooding emergency and how to help prevent landslips.aspxCivil defence Environment Disaster and emergency recovery
Stormwater and waterway projectshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/Pages/stormwater-and-waterway-projects.aspxStormwater and waterway projectsThrough improvement projects on our stormwater network and waterways, we try to minimise flood risks, manage stormwater and prevent water contamination. aspxStormwater
What you should keep out of the stormwater drainhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/stormwater/Pages/keep-out-of-stormwater-drain.aspxWhat you should keep out of the stormwater drainHelp keep our waterways clean through simple daily practices. Avoid putting chemicals, rubbish and contaminants into stormwater drains. aspxStormwater
Missing, dislodged or damaged manhole or catchpit coverhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/flooding-blockages/Pages/missing-dislodged-damaged-manhole-cover.aspxMissing, dislodged or damaged manhole or catchpit coverReport missing, dislodged or damaged manhole covers, grilles and other stormwater assets urgently. Displaced assets pose a threat to public safety. aspxStormwater
Reduce flooding risks on your propertyhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/flooding-blockages/Pages/prevent-flooding-blockages-on-property.aspxReduce flooding risks on your propertyKeep drains and overland flow paths clear to prevent flooding and blockages on your property. Add permeable areas such as lawns to minimise runoff.aspxStormwater

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