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Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. You can take steps to be prepared.
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Before, during and after an emergency
In New Zealand we have a lot of natural hazards. Earthquakes, floods, landslides, severe weather, tsunami, volcanic activity, and other hazards can happen any time and often without warning.
Find out what to do before, during and after a natural hazard and learn about who manages other hazards in New Zealand.
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All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes. We can’t predict when one will happen, but we can protect ourselves and our whānau.
Find out what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
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Floods happen often in New Zealand and can cause a lot of damage and loss of life.
Find out what to do before, during and after flooding.
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Landslides can happen without warning. They are often triggered by heavy rain, earthquakes and, in some cases, human activity.
Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide.
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Storms can happen any time of the year. They can bring strong winds, heavy rain or snow, thunder, lightning, tornadoes and rough seas.
Find out what to do before, during and after a storm.
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All of New Zealand’s coastline is at risk of tsunami. Knowing the warning signs and the right action to take can help save lives.
Find out what to do before, during and after a tsunami.
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Volcanic activity can include ashfall, falling rocks, hot gases and volcanic rock, lava flows, and massive mudflows.
Find out what to do before, during and after volcanic activity.
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In New Zealand, people cause 98% of wildfires. They can happen any time of year, so your actions make all the difference.
Find out what to do before, during and after wildfires.
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There are lots of different hazards in New Zealand.
Find out about other hazards and who manages them.
Look after your mental wellbeing
Experiencing a disaster can be overwhelming. It’s normal for you and your whānau to feel upset and physically drained during and after an emergency event.
Find out how you can look after your mental wellbeing in an emergency.
Who does what in an emergency
Different agencies work together to manage emergencies and keep people safe.
Find out who does what in an emergency.
Emergency Mobile Alert
Emergency Mobile Alert is a way of receiving information about emergencies in your area. If your life, health or property is in danger, Emergency Mobile Alerts can be sent to your mobile. You don't to sign up or download an app.
Find out about Emergency Mobile Alert.
Impacts of an emergency
Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
Find out about the different impacts of emergencies and how you can be prepared.
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Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
What will you do if you are stuck at home?
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Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
What will you do if you can't get home?
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Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
What will you do if you have to evacuate?
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Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
What will you do if you have no power?
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Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
What will you do if you have no water?
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Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
What will you do if the phone and internet lines go down?
Work out what supplies you need
In an emergency, you may be stuck at home for three days or more.
Find out what supplies you might need and make a plan to work out what you need to get through.
Make a plan
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and often without warning. It is important to make emergency plans so you know what to do when an emergency happens.
Advice for disabled people
If you have a disability or any requirements that may put you at greater risk in an emergency, find advice to get ready.
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If you have a disability or any requirements that may put you at greater risk in an emergency, find advice to get ready.
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If you are deaf or hard of hearing, plan for how an emergency might affect you.
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If you are blind or have a visual impairment, plan for how an emergency might affect you.
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Disability Assist Dogs are your responsibility. You need to include them in your emergency planning and preparation.
Caring for babies and young children
Every household’s plan will be different, because of where we live, who lives with us and who might need our help.
Find out about caring for babies and young children in an emergency.
Planning for pets and other animals
Every household’s plan will be different, because of where we live, who lives with us and who might need our help.
Find out about planning for your pets and other animals.
Stay informed
It's important to know the different ways you can stay informed during an emergency.
Find out how you can stay informed.
Make your home safer
We can't predict disasters, but we can prepare for them. One of the best places to start is with your home.
Find out what you can do to make your home safer.
Get your work ready for an emergency
Emergencies can happen anytime, including during business hours. You can’t predict when they will happen, but you can take actions to make your business more prepared.
Find out more about getting your work ready for an emergency.
Get your marae ready for an emergency
Marae preparedness planning enhances resilience and safety of marae, taonga and iwi. It helps te hau kāinga and te haupori understand and manage their risks.
Find out about getting your marae ready for an emergency.
Get your community ready and volunteer
Help keep your family, friends and community safe by getting involved in emergency preparedness.
Find out how you can get involved and get your community ready.
- Get your community ready for an emergency (DOCX, 36 KB)
- Get your community ready for an emergency (PDF, 89 KB)
- Volunteer (DOCX, 37 KB)
- Volunteer (PDF, 117 KB)
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