Civil Defence Emergency Management

Emergencies can happen at any time. Make a plan and be prepared to keep yourself and your whānau safe.

Work out what you need to do to get prepared at home, work, school, and in the community during an emergency.

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Tsunami

Find out if and when you need to evacuate using our tsunami information and interactive map.

Earthquake

We can't predict when one will happen, but we can protect ourselves and our families.

Flood

Floods are our most common hazard in terms of frequency, loss and civil defence emergencies.

Severe weather

There are a number of natural storm hazards caused by extreme weather.

Infrastructure failures

Our lives rely on infrastructure – but these systems are all vulnerable to natural hazards.

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Stay up to date in an emergency

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Get ready

When an emergency occurs, civil defence and emergency services will focus on assisting those who need help the most. Prepare now to reduce risks during the emergency.


Community ready

Find out how you can help your community, and how your community can help you.

Home ready

Find out how to make your home safer, what emergency supplies you need, and how to draft an emergency plan to keep you and your whānau safe.

Work ready

Find out what your workplace needs to do to prepare for emergencies during business hours, so you can keep your team safe and continue operating.

Emergency mobile alerts

Find out about Emergency Mobile Alert including a list of capable phones on the Get Ready website.

 

Tsunami evacuation zones 

Use the magnifying glass to find your property and see if you live in an evacuation zone.

Red

Red evacuation zone


Orange

Orange evacuation zone


Yellow

Yellow evacuation zone


Christchurch and Banks Peninsula boundary


 

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