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Proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy

The National Disaster Resilience Strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management.

Emergency Mobile Alert

Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies sent by authorised emergency agencies to capable mobile phones.

Local civil defence groups

Local authorities are responsible for civil defence emergency management (CDEM) in their area. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

Get Tsunami Ready

All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes and all of our coastline is at risk of tsunami. We can’t predict when one will happen, but we can protect ourselves and our family.

New Zealand Fly-in Teams

This page provides indicative information about the New Zealand Fly-in Teams.

News and Events

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20 Dec 2018 - 12:54pm

Wellington Earthquake National Initial Response Plan version 2.0 now available

New update

22 Nov 2018 - 4:56pm

Airbnb agreement to unlock emergency accommodation nationwide

A historic new agreement signed today will provide a nationwide boost to New Zealand’s emergency preparedness and response arrangements.

New update

22 Nov 2018 - 4:19pm

Tis the season to BEEEEEEEEEP - Nationwide test alert this Sunday

It’s not just Christmas that comes once a year. This Sunday, on 25 November, about three million phones are expected to chime - not with Jingle Bells, but with a loud noise marking the annual nationwide test alert from the Emergency Mobile Alert system.