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Media Release: Encouraging start for Emergency Mobile Alert
New Zealand’s new Emergency Mobile Alert system has been well received by New Zealanders, according to an independent survey commissioned by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
Report on response to natural disasters and emergencies released
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi has released a report into how New Zealand responds to natural disasters and emergencies.
November 2016 earthquake recovery story now live
On 14 November 2016, Kaikōura and North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that had wide reaching impacts on New Zealand’s North and South Islands. The November 2016 Earthquake recover Story pulls together the many strands of support that government and councils have provided to help people back to a new normal.
Emergency Mobile Alert – Live Nationwide Test Notification
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is leading the implementation of Emergency Mobile Alert, New Zealand’s new nationwide emergency alert channel. A live nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on 26 November 2017 between 6pm and 7pm.
Tsunami awareness saves lives
World Tsunami Awareness Day on Sunday 5 November is a chance for all of us to find out more about tsunami and how to prepare for them, Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi says.
New Zealand Lifelines Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment: Stage 1 report now available
The New Zealand Lifelines Council has completed the report ‘New Zealand Lifelines Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment: Stage 1 September 2017’ which provides a summary of New Zealand’s national lifelines infrastructure and vulnerability to hazards.
Emergency Mobile Alert test
We apologise to those who have received test emergency alerts in the early hours of 4 October 2017.
Recovery information updated
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management have updated the information on this website about recovery. The updated content includes information about recovery planning and the role and powers of Recovery Managers.
Results of the Disaster Preparedness Survey for 2017 now available
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has released the results of the Colmar Brunton disaster preparedness survey for 2017. This annual survey of 1000 New Zealanders assesses disaster preparedness and the effectiveness of our public education programme.