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Team to support emergency responses up and running
Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare today announced that the Emergency Management Assistance Team has been established and is ready to be deployed to provide support in an emergency response.
Kermadec Islands Earthquake Post Event Report
The purpose of Kermadec Islands Earthquake Post Event Report is to provide an overview of the MCDEM response to the tsunami threat generated by a large earthquake in the Kermadec Islands on 16 June 2019. The report captures aspects of the response that may be improved and aspects that worked well.
Tasman District Fire Response Post Event Report
The Tasman District Fire Response Post Event Report provides an overview of the MCDEM response to the impacts of the Tasman District fire from 5 to 27 February 2019. The report captures aspects of the response that may be improved and aspects that worked well.
Review of Recoveries Report
The Review of Recoveries Report summarises the findings of the independent review of how recovery provisions of the CDEM Act supported the recoveries after the 2016 earthquakes and tsunami and the 2017 flooding in the Whakatāne District.
Wellington Earthquake National Initial Response Plan version 2.0 now available
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.
Tis the season to BEEEEEEEEEP - Nationwide test alert this Sunday
Note: this news item refers to the 2018 test. The 2019 nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on the evening of 24 November 2019. You should expect to receive a test alert that evening sometime between 6 and 7 pm.
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system
Note: this news item refers to the 2018 test. The 2019 nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on the evening of 24 November 2019. You should expect to receive a test alert that evening sometime between 6 and 7 pm.
Media release: Feedback sought on proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say about the future of disaster resilience in New Zealand.