Prepare for an Emergency
This page lists resources to help you prepare for a natural or man-made disaster in Palmerston North, and to cope if a disaster strikes.
Who can help you prepare for a disaster in Palmerston North
Emergency management training and systems for individuals and business
Emergency Management Academy of New Zealand in Palmerston North (external website)
Devereux-Blum, Training & Development Ltd: emergency management training (external website)
Hydro Response Ltd: flood protection systems (external website)
Home and business emergency supplies
National First Aid Distributors (external website)
Prepare.co.nz: online survival store (external website)
Local first aid training providers
The Order of St John First Aid Courses (external website)
New Zealand Red Cross Courses (external website)
Websites that help you prepare for an emergency
Get ready, get thru: How you and your family can prepare for an emergency [external website]
What's the plan Stan? Activities for kids and schools [external website]
Be prepared in your business [external website]
Planning for an influenza pandemic in Palmerston North [external website]
Emergency education and training for community groups, schools and workplaces
Our Emergency Management Officers do over 100 presentations each year to churches, Neighbourhood Support Groups, schools, businesses, social clubs and many other audiences.
Schools: ask about our interesting educational ‘emergency themed' activities for youth.
Phone the Council Call Centre (06) 356 8199 or
Email us about a presentation, workplace training or school activity