Floods, storms, severe weather, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami and landslides can disrupt our lives, damage property and cause serious harm. The good news is, it’s easy to make sure you, and the people you care about, are ready to get through. Have a chat with your family and friends, and work out what you’ll do in these situations…
A collection of resources, including shared insights and experiences, from the EQ Recovery Learning website created by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in conjunction with organisations and groups across recovery including the private sector, community organisations, social enterprise and government. It brings together the collective learning from the Canterbury earthquakes that will help equip leaders and communities involved in disaster recovery and complex challenges.
Your local Civil Defence Group has tsunami evacuation zone maps and regional advice. Make sure you know where to go, whether you are at home, at work or out and about.
Information from WorkSafe New Zealand about managing health and safety for volunteers.
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. It’s up to you to take steps to make sure you’re prepared.
Make a plan with your family/flatmates/friends to get through an emergency. Think about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them.
What’s the Plan, Stan?, a free resource to support schools, teachers and students to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for emergency events.
Find out what to do before, during and after an emergency including earthquakes, floods, landslides, snow, storms, tsunami, and volcanic activity.
The Get Ready website has a list of tsunami evacuation zone maps and regional advice. Make sure you know where to go, whether you are at home, at work or out and about.
If you, or a member of your household, is disabled or has any special requirements that may affect your/their ability to cope in an emergency, follow these steps to get ready.