Before a disaster strikes, there are things that you can do to be prepared.
Understanding the hazards and being prepared will reduce the impact and help you survive. The main hazards in Taranaki are:
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Public health emergencies including pandemics
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Floods
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Earthquake
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Volcanic eruption
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Structural failure of a dam, large building or other major facility
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Essential utility failure - power or water, for example
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Strong wind including tornadoes
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Exotic animal disease
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Hazardous substances - spillages or leakages.
Other hazards include:
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Tsunami
Click on the relevant heading in the navigation pane at right to learn more about these hazards.