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NEMA urges Kiwis to GTFO
A Civil Defence campaign promoting flood safety will urge Kiwis to Get The Flood Out, following weeks of severe weather that have ravaged parts of New Zealand.
NEMA urges Kiwis to get summer ready – wherever you are!
Whether you’re at the beach, deep in the bush or just chilling at home - the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) wants you to be ready for anything.
Don’t shelter in a doorway – and other ShakeOut quake safety tips
When an earthquake happens, stay where you are and drop, cover and hold – and don’t shelter in a doorway, as you’re far more likely to get injured, says the National Emergency Management Agency.
Nearly half a million people signed up for ShakeOut with one month to go
With one month to go, nearly half a million people have already signed up for New Zealand ShakeOut 2024, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system this Sunday
This year’s nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 May between 6-7pm.
Get summer ready – because emergencies don’t take a holiday
This summer, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is reminding Kiwis to add some simple steps to their summer to-do list to make sure they’re prepared for any emergencies that may happen over the holiday break.
ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsuanmi hīkoi, is tomorrow!
ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill, and tsunami hīkoi is happening tomorrow at 9:30am, and there’s still time to sign up.
Almost half a million signed up with one month to go until ShakeOut!
The countdown is on! There’s just one month until NZ ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.
Registrations now open for Aotearoa New Zealand’s national ShakeOut drill.
Registrations are now open for New Zealand ShakeOut 2023, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. Sign up at www.shakeout.govt.nz.