When an emergency happens, civil defence and emergency services will be busy helping the people who need them most.
In New Zealand we have a lot of natural hazards. Find out what to do before, during and after each type of emergency.
Search your home, work or school address to find out if it is in a tsunami evacuation zone.
FIND YOUR TSUNAMI EVACUATION ZONEDrop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. It stops you being knocked over, makes you a smaller target, and protects your head, neck and vital organs.
LEARN HOW TO DROP, COVER AND HOLDEmergency Mobile Alerts keep people safe. Alerts are broadcast to all capable phones from targeted cell towers.
LEARN ABOUT EMERGENCY MOBILE ALERTIf you have a disability or any requirements that may put you at greater risk in an emergency, find advice to get ready.
Find advice for disabled people