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    Me takatū

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  • In an emergency

    I te wā ohotata

    • Earthquakes
    • Floods
    • Heat
    • Landslides
    • Storms
    • Tsunami
    • Volcanic activity
    • Wildfires
    • Other hazards
    • Mental wellbeing
    • Who does what
  • Get prepared

    Me takatū

    • Emergency Mobile Alert
    • Get your household ready
    • Get your work ready
    • Get your school ready
    • Get your marae ready
    • Advice for disabled people
    • Stay informed
    • Resources
  • Get involved

    Āwhinatia

    • New Zealand ShakeOut
    • Get your community ready
    • Volunteer
  • Alternate formats
    • New Zealand Sign Language
    • Audio
    • Large print
    • Easy Read
    • Braille
    • Te Reo Māori
    • New Zealand Sign Language
    • Easy Read
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    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
    • Reo Kuki Airani
    • हिन्दी
    • 日本語
    • Vagahau Niue
    • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
    • Gagana Samoa
    • Español
    • Tagalog
    • Lea Faka-Tonga
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Advice for disabled peopleHe tohutohu mō te hunga hauā

If you have a disability or any requirements that may put you at greater risk in an emergency, find advice to get ready.

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Steps to get ready

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Deaf or hard of hearing

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Blind or visual impairment

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Disability assist dogs

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Drop, Cover and Hold

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Resources

Tailor your plan

When you’re making your household plan, remember to include everyone. Think about the requirements of disabled people, older people, babies, young children, pets and other animals.

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Advice for disabled people

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Babies and young children

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Pets and other animals

In an emergency
  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Heat
  • Landslides
  • Storms
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic activity
  • Wildfires
  • Other hazards
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Who does what
Get prepared
  • Emergency Mobile Alert
  • Get your household ready
  • Get your work ready
  • Get your school ready
  • Get your marae ready
  • Advice for disabled people
  • Stay informed
  • Resources
Get involved
  • New Zealand ShakeOut
  • Get your community ready
  • Volunteer
Alternate formats
  • New Zealand Sign Language
  • Audio
  • Large print
  • Easy Read
  • Braille
  • Get Ready
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