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Nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system a success
Last night’s nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system was a success, giving confidence that the system will work whenever and wherever it is needed to keep people safe.
NEMA to conduct nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system this Sunday
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) will be conducting its annual nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) between 6pm and 7pm this Sunday evening.
2022 New Zealand ShakeOut
New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. It's taking place Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9:30am.
Registrations open for ShakeOut’s tenth anniversary earthquake drill
Registrations are now open for New Zealand ShakeOut 2022, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. You can sign up at www.shakeout.govt.nz.
Civil Defence campaign warns Kiwis to “Get The Flood Out!”
A new Civil Defence campaign promoting flood safety will urge Kiwis to Get The Flood Out as winter weather ramps up.
Don’t worry, it’s just a test – Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test this Sunday
Early this Sunday evening there will be a phone alert you can’t ignore – but don’t worry, it’s just a test. This year’s nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system will take place on Sunday 22 May between 6-7pm
Date for nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system confirmed
On May 22, there will be a phone alert you can’t ignore – but don’t worry, it’s just a test.
One week to go until New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi
Over half a million people have signed up to take part in this year’s New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.
Nationwide test expected to show increased penetration of Emergency Mobile Alert
The system, which is administered by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) on behalf of a range of agencies, is undergoing a nationwide live test this Sunday 24 November between 6pm and 7pm. Last year six in ten New Zealanders received the alert, and that number is expected to climb further.