Bridges Insurance Services

Our team has put together some practical reminders to help you manage through the worst of the storm:
Secure loose items – If you haven’t already, tie down or bring inside trampolines, outdoor furniture, sun umbrellas, and shade sails. These can become dangerous in strong winds.

Keep torches and spare batteries ready – Power cuts are likely, so make sure you have reliable light sources close at hand.

Charge your mobile phones – Staying connected is essential, especially if emergency updates or assistance is needed.

Store fresh drinking water – Set aside a few bottles of clean water now, in case your supply becomes compromised or turned off.

This is a fast-moving and unpredictable event – please take all necessary precautions and follow any Civil Defence instructions closely.

If you need help or have questions about making a claim, don’t hesitate to contact us. We're here for you.

Stay safe,
The Bridges Insurance Team

Severe weather warnings are in place for parts of the Waikato, with watches remaining in place for the rest of the region until noon Friday, April 18.

🌧 Keep watching MetService New Zealand for the latest weather updates and we will provide updates as we get new information. metservice.com/warnings/home

🚓 Wet roads can be dangerous. If you are out driving today, go slow, be patient so everyone safely gets where they need to go.

🍂 If it isn't raining yet, now would be a good time to check and clean your gutters.

💨 Tie down any loose items outside - like the trampoline

☔️ For a more in-depth look at how the severe weather will impact your area, including rivers levels, flows and rainfall accumulations around the Waikato, check out Waikato Regional Council Flood Room.

https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/flood-room/

Huge shoutout to the lads! 🙌🩸

Yesterday, they stepped up and donated blood, helping to save 177 lives—how incredible is that?! 💪🔥

It’s amazing what a small act of kindness can do. Proud of the team for making a real difference!

A big thank you to the awesome Bridges Insurance Services Team Red group for visiting the Hamilton Donor Centre yesterday and generously donating blood and plasma. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

To find out more about our Team Red group donation programme, visit the NZ Blood Service website, call 0800 448 325 or send us a DM here. 😊