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    I te wā ohotata

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    Me takatū

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  • In an emergency

    I te wā ohotata

    • Earthquakes
    • Floods
    • Heat
    • Landslides
    • Space weather
    • Storms
    • Tsunami
    • Volcanic activity
    • Wildfires
    • Other hazards
    • Mental wellbeing
    • Who does what
    • Trust your danger sense
  • 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
    • Get Ready Schools Challenge
  • Alternate formats
    • New Zealand Sign Language
    • Audio
    • Large print
    • Easy Read
    • Braille
    • Te Reo Māori
    • New Zealand Sign Language
    • Easy Read
    • عربي
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
    • Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani
    • हिन्दी
    • 日本語
    • Vagahau Niue
    • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
    • Gagana Samoa
    • Español
    • Tagalog
    • Lea Faka-Tonga
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    • Get your school ready
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Advice for disabled people He 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.

Steps to get ready

Deaf or hard of hearing

Blind or visual impairment

Disability assist dogs

Drop, Cover and Hold

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.

Advice for disabled people

Babies and young children

Pets and other animals

In an emergency
  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Heat
  • Landslides
  • Space weather
  • Storms
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic activity
  • Wildfires
  • Other hazards
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Who does what
  • Trust your danger sense
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
  • Get Ready Schools Challenge
Alternate formats
  • New Zealand Sign Language
  • Audio
  • Large print
  • Easy Read
  • Braille
  • Get Ready
  • About this site
  • Campaigns

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