If you are blind or have a visual impairmentMēnā e kāpō ana koe, kua whai waimaerotanga ā-kite rānei
If you are blind or have a visual impairment, plan for how an emergency might affect you. Find advice and audio information.
Be prepared if you have to evacuate
You may have to depend on others if you have to evacuate or go to an unfamiliar Civil Defence Centre.
- If you have a guide dog, make sure you have a grab bag for them with food, medications, vaccination records, identification and harnesses.
- Keep extra canes at home and in the workplace, even if you use a guide dog. Animals may become confused or disoriented in an emergency.
- Trained service animals can stay in emergency shelters with their owners.
Blind Low Vision NZ has advice on earthquake preparedness for people who are blind or have a visual impairment.
Audio files about hazards and what to do to be better prepared
Listen to audio recordings about the hazards we face in New Zealand and emergency preparedness.
Listen to these audio recordings about how to get prepared for an emergency.
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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.
