The Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group, made up of the region's three District Councils and the Taranaki Regional Council, has responsibility for civil defence emergency management in the region.
The CDEM Group's responsibilities include planning and preparing for a whole range of emergencies in the region, and co-ordinating risk-reduction, readiness, response and recovery.
The Taranaki Civil Defence Emegency Management Group is administered by the Taranaki Regional Council.
Use the navigation panel to access information on hazards, preparedness, and more information on how Civil Defence is organised in Taranaki.
The Taranaki Regional Council also responds to pollution incidents including oil spills.
