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  • In an emergency

    I te wā ohotata

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

    Me takatū

    • Get your household ready
    • Get your work ready
    • Get your school ready
    • Get your marae ready
    • Get COVID-19 ready
    • Advice for disabled people
    • Stay informed
    • Resources
  • Get involved

    Āwhinatia

    • New Zealand ShakeOut
    • Get your community ready
    • Volunteer
    • Te Reo Māori
    • New Zealand Sign Language
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      • Make your home safer
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Get your household ready for an emergencyWhakaritea tō kāinga mō te ohotata

It’s up to you to make sure your whānau know what to do and that you all have what you need to get through. Follow these easy steps to get your household ready.

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Talk about the impacts

Emergency supplies on some pantry shelves

Work out what supplies you need

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Make a plan

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Tailor your plan

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Stay informed

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Make your home safer

In an emergency
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  • Floods
  • Landslides
  • Storms
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic activity
  • Other hazards
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Who does what
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  • Get your work ready
  • Get your school ready
  • Get your marae ready
  • Get COVID-19 ready
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