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Watch this short film that tells the story of a ghostly waka seen before Tarawera exploded and destroyed the Pink and White Terraces.
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.
Make a community emergency plan. A community emergency plan can help your community understand how you can help each other in an emergency.
Find out how to prepare for self-isolation. Complete a COVID-19 readiness checklist so you know your whānau is ready if someone in your household gets COVID-19.
Learn about our tsunami monitoring and warning system. This guide has been developed for Mayors and people working in local government.
Learn some New Zealand Sign Language that will help you communicate with a Deaf person in the event of an emergency.
Listen to this audio recording in English about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
Listen to this audio recording in English about what to do before, during and after flooding.
Listen to this audio recording in English about what to do before, during and after a landslide.
Listen to this audio recording in English about what to do before, during and after storms and severe weather.
Listen to these audio recordings in English about what to do before, during and after a tsunami
Listen to this audio recording in English about what to do before, during and after volcanic activity.
Listen to this audio recording in English about pandemics, fires, drought, criminal acts and terrorism, animal and plant pests and diseases, and hazardous substances.
Listen to this audio recording in English about looking after your mental wellbeing in an emergency.
Listen to this audio recording in English about who does what in an emergency.
Listen to these audio recordings in English about the impacts of an emergency and what you can do to get ready.
Find information on www.getready.govt.nz in large print.