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Sign language interpreter Jeremy Borland backing New Zealand ShakeOut
Sign language interpreter Jeremy Borland is the latest prominent New Zealander to get behind New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill, taking place at 9:15am, 15 October 2015.
More than 250,000 registered for New Zealand ShakeOut
More than 250,000 people have already registered to take part in New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill.
Get Ready to 'Get Thru' winter
With winter approaching the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is using social media to help make sure New Zealanders are prepared. A series of tweets and facebook posts will be shared at the end of May to highlight the importance of learning about disasters, having a household emergency plan, having emergency survival items and preparing a getaway kit.
Back to School Get Ready Messages
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is celebrating the start of the school year with a social media campaign to help kids understand and plan for disasters.