Download this factsheet in Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan) explaining the Emergency Mobile Alert system.
It’s a sunny Saturday at the market and Aniwa and her whānau are excited to dig into their mussel fritters. But their plans are quickly derailed when Tāwhirimātea, the God of Weather, decides to cause some mischief. The wind starts to pick up, rain begins to fall, and soon, a tornado is headed straight for the market. Will the whānau know what to do to stay safe and protect themselves from the force of Tāwhirimātea’s tornado?
Read Tāwhirimātea’s Tornado in Te Reo Māori and English.
Developed by Auckland Emergency Management, the You Ready? series follows a group of friends as they face dangerous weather events and natural disasters.
Learn why Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake.
Read the Decision for Emergency Mobile Alert to remain a non-opt-out channel for more information.
Have a showcase of your students' learning with the help of digital tools like these.
The Ministry of Education has advice for schools and early childhood education centres on preparing for and responding to emergencies.