Get prepared | Me takatū
When an emergency happens, civil defence and emergency services will be busy helping the people who need them most.
Types of hazards | Ngā momo matepā
In New Zealand we have a lot of natural hazards. Find out what to do before, during and after each type of emergency.
Other hazards | Ētahi atu mōrearea
There are a number of different hazards in New Zealand. Find out about other hazards, and who is responsible for managing emergencies related to these hazards.
Own your zone
Search your home, work or school address to find out if it is in a tsunami evacuation zone.
Find your tsunami evacuation zone
Make a plan
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and often without warning. It is important to make emergency plans so you know what to do when an emergency happens.
Make a plan for your home, work, school, marae or community.
Drop, Cover and Hold
Drop, 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 HOLD
Emergency Mobile Alert
Emergency Mobile Alerts keep people safe. Alerts are broadcast to all capable phones from targeted cell towers.
LEARN ABOUT EMERGENCY MOBILE ALERT
Advice for disabled people
If you have a disability or any requirements that may put you at greater risk in an emergency, find advice to get ready. See what steps you can take and find information in New Zealand Sign Language and audio format.
FIND ADVICE FOR DISABLED PEOPLEGet COVID-19 ready
With COVID-19 in our community, there are simple steps that we can take to slow the spread of the virus – protecting ourselves and others.
Find out how to get COVID-19 ready