Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Update
Currently there are no Civil Defence declarations.
Discredited earthquake safety advice circulated
New Zealand agencies involved in promoting earthquake safety are concerned that advice from a source discredited overseas is being circulated in New Zealand. The information is contained in an email message, sometimes known as the 'triangle of life.' It discourages people from taking the safest option to protect yourself during an earthquake.
Find out what the international best practice advice is for preparing for an earthquake.
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Get ready, Get thru
New Zealand and Nelson face
many potential disasters. In
cases such as a weather-related
or volcanic disaster, there
may be time for a warning.
But an earthquake or a tsunami
close to land could strike
without warning. All disasters
have the potential to cause
disruption, damage property
and take lives. So, it's vital
to be prepared.
How ready are you? Be prepared to cope
on your own for up to three
days, or more. This is when
you will be most vulnerable.
You should:
- Have a Household Emergency Plan
- Keep a Getaway Kit if you need to be evacuated
- Store an Emergency Survival Kit
- Plan for emergencies for your Business
- Understand what to do in specific Civil Defence Emergencies
For the more information on Get ready, Get thru, visit the Ministry of Civil Defence's public education site.
Civil Defence Emergency Management
Have a look at the operative Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Plan.
It is a useful resource for your
own emergency planning, for education
projects or for simply being aware
of your communities planning and
response for emergencies. Copies
are available from the Nelson Tasman
Emergency Management office, libraries,
Council offices and service centres.
Meet the emergency controller
Fraser Galloway, Manager of Service Delivery for the Nelson City Council, is the Group Controller for Civil Defence and Emergency Management in the Nelson Tasman Region.
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