Prepare for an emergency

How prepared are you really for an emergency?

We teamed up with Whakarongo School to teach you how to build a home emergency kit in 10 weeks for less than $20 a week! Watch the video below to get started.

Remember, it's not if, but when. Kia rite. Be prepared.

Websites and activities to help you and your whānau prepare for an emergency

Find out how to get ready: at home, at work, and at school 

What's the plan, Stan? Activities for kids and schools

Help prepare your business for an emergency

Emergency planning for businesses | business.govt.nz

Continuity and contingency planning | business.govt.nz

Ask us about emergency education and training 

Our Emergency Management Officers provide a free service to the whole community and deliver over 100 presentations each year to community groups, schools and businesses. 

To ask about presenting to your group or running workplace training, business continuity planning, or a school activity, call our Emergency Management Officers on 06 356 8199.

Useful websites

Earthquake Commission

Fire & Emergency NZ

GeoNet

Horizons Regional Council

MetService

Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management