Emergency management prepared for West Coast rain
A red heavy rain warning is in place for Westland with up to 800 millimetres of rain expected in the ranges and up to 200 millimetres on the coast.\nA close watch is also being kept on the Grey District which is under an orange heavy rain warning.\nAt least five-hundred sandbags are being made available for Hokitika residents as the heavy rain approaches.\nWest Coast Civil Defence Group Controller Te Aroha Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook.