Current emergency

There is no current emergency

For current information on Influenza A H1N1 ("Mexican swine flu"), see the websites of the Taranaki District Health Board and the Ministry of Health.

In an emergency

• Listen to the radio for Civil Defence messages on Radio NZ National, Newstalk ZB, Classic Hits, More FM, Radio Live or Radio Rhema. To tune in, see list of frequencies below.
• If life is in danger, phone 111 for Police or Ambulance.

If you have to evacuate your home

• Take your Getaway Kit
• Turn off water, electricity and gas
• Lock your house and garage
• Tell the Emergency Management office that you have evacuated
  0800 900 049

Radio frequencies