Talk about the impactsMatapakitia ngā pānga
Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through. Have a chat with the people in your household and work out what you’ll do in these situations.
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Stuck at home
Being at home may mean being without power and water or any way to get supplies for three days or more.
Do you have enough food and water? What about those who need medication? Do you have enough food and water for pets to get through too?
Can't get home
In an emergency, public transport may not run, and roads and neighbourhoods may be blocked off.
If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet if your street is a no-go zone?
Have to evacuate
Some houses, streets and neighbourhoods may not be safe to stay in and you may have to leave home in a hurry.
If your street is evacuated where will you go? What will you take? What about pets? Do your neighbours need your help?
No power
What would you do if the power was out for days? How would you see, cook, keep warm?
Power cuts could affect EFTPOS and ATM machines. Have some cash at home, or enough supplies to see you through three days or more.
No water
Imagine having no water for three days or more. How would you wash, cook, clean? What would you drink?
Water supplies could be affected in an emergency. Have a supply of stored water for three days or more.
No phone or internet
What will you do if the phone and internet lines go down? How will you keep in touch, arrange to meet up or keep up with news and weather alerts?
In most emergencies, it’s best to stay at home. Make your home your meeting place and have an alternative in case you can’t get there.