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Civil Defence Emergency Management

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Hazards
Earthquake
Tsunami evacuation zones and routes
Flood

Be prepared

Make sure you can get safely through a disaster at home, at school, in your community and at work.

Immediately after an emergency

What to do when the initial threat of danger, such as earthquake, tsunami or flood has passed.

Volunteering

Are you keen to assist your local community in the event of an emergency? Become a volunteer.

Civil Defence Emergency Management volunteer registration

About us

The Christchurch City Council is a member of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group.

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Red Cross Hazard App

The New Zealand Red Cross has a Hazard App(external link) to help you and your family prepare for and respond to hazards in New Zealand.