Display Name: Tsunami Evacuation Zone - BOP Region 2025
Description: Updated in October 2023. The layer replaces previous tsunami evacuation zones with a single tsunami evacuation zone (blue zone). The blue zone marks the zone that people should evacuate from in a long or strong earthquake or when a tsunami warning is in place in the Bay of Plenty. The single (blue) zone replaces the previous three coloured zones (red, orange and yellow) to make it simpler for people to understand the evacuation zones (and maps).The new tsunami evacuation zone has been updated to align with LINZ High Water Spring, current aerial imagery and recent additional tsunami modelling undertaken for different sections of the coastline.The blue zone adjacent to the coastline within the Tauranga City Council boundary have been informed by modelling conducted by Tonkin + Taylor in 2013 and 2020. The remainder of the blue zone across the Bay of Plenty coastline has been informed by modelling conducted by GNS Science, eCoast and previous evacuation zones (based on the furthest inland extent).
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Feature Long Description: In a potential tsunami, get out of the blue zone: head inland or to higher ground right away. Don't wait for an official warning. Evacuate if you are in the blue zone and you feel a long or strong earthquake (Long or strong, get gone). Take essentials only. When you are in a safe location, stay there until you get the all-clear. Walk or bike if possible. Stay off the roads if you are not in the blue zone. Make a plan ahead of time. You can find useful information <a href="https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/">here</a>.