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Before, during and after an emergency
In New Zealand we have a lot of natural hazards. Earthquakes, floods, landslides, severe weather, tsunami, volcanic activity, and other hazards can happen any time and often without warning.
Find out what to do before, during and after a natural hazard and learn about who manages other hazards in New Zealand.
Look after your mental wellbeing
Experiencing a disaster can be overwhelming. It’s normal for you and your whānau to feel upset and physically drained during and after an emergency event.
Find out how you can look after your mental wellbeing in an emergency.
Who does what in an emergency
Different agencies work together to manage emergencies and keep people safe.
Find out who does what in an emergency.
Impacts of an emergency
Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through.
Find out about the different impacts of emergencies and how you can be prepared.
Work out what supplies you need
In an emergency, you may be stuck at home for three days or more.
Find out what supplies you might need and make a plan to work out what you need to get through.
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.
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.
Caring for babies and young children
Every household’s plan will be different, because of where we live, who lives with us and who might need our help.
Find out about caring for babies and young children in an emergency.
Planning for pets and other animals
Every household’s plan will be different, because of where we live, who lives with us and who might need our help.
Find out about planning for your pets and other animals.
Stay informed
It's important to know the different ways you can stay informed during an emergency.
Find out how you can stay informed.
Emergency Mobile Alert
Emergency Mobile Alert is a way of receiving information about emergencies in your area. If your life, health or property is in danger, Emergency Mobile Alerts can be sent to your mobile. You don't to sign up or download an app.
Find out about Emergency Mobile Alert.
Make your home safer
We can't predict disasters, but we can prepare for them. One of the best places to start is with your home.
Find out what you can do to make your home safer.
Get your work ready
Emergencies can happen anytime, including during business hours. You can’t predict when they will happen, but you can take actions to make your business more prepared.
Find out more about getting your work ready for an emergency.
Get your marae ready
Marae preparedness planning enhances resilience and safety of marae, taonga and iwi. It helps te hau kāinga and te haupori understand and manage their risks.
Find out about getting your marae ready for an emergency.
Get your community ready and volunteer
Help keep your family, friends and community safe by getting involved in emergency preparedness.
Find out how you can get involved and get your community ready.
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