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Preparing for an emergency
Are you prepared for an emergency? In an emergency you could be on your own for 3 days, maybe more
There are several things you can do to reduce the impact of disasters when they happen.
Readiness is all about knowing what you need to know and having what you need to have to be better prepared for an emergency situation. Readiness also includes knowing about the hazards that you are faced with. The CDEM Group analysed the hazards and risks across Taranaki and identified the main hazards for Taranaki.
- Have you sat down with your family and planned what you will do in an emergency?
- Do you know how to turn off your water, electricity, and gas?
- Have you made arrangements for collecting children from school?
- Are you part of a neighbourhood support group?
- Are your assets insured?
Businesses
- Do you know what your hazards are?
- Do you have a business continuity plan?
- Do you have emergency procedures for staff and clients?
- Have you had an emergency drill recently?
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management's website has useful advice and information on how businesses can prepare for emergencies - see the list of website links at the bottom of this page.
The Taranaki CDEM Group has established specialist advisory groups for health, welfare, rural, lifelines, hazardous substances and Egmont Volcano. A Co-ordinating Executive Group has also been established to provide advice and assistance to the CDEM Group.
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Develop an emergency plan for your household including:
- Where to meet or shelter during an emergency
- Make someone responsible for checking your emergency equipment
- How to turn off gas, water and electricity at the mains
- How to maintain contact with each other during an emergency
- Know the location of your nearest Emergency Welfare Centre
- Learn first aid
Survival items
- Torch
- Transistor radio
- Spare batteries
- Food for at least three days
- Emergency water
- First aid kit
- Pet food
- BBQ or camping cooker
Getaway kit
- Blankets/sleeping bags
- Essential medicines
- Towels and toiletries
- Baby needs
- Extra clothing
- Family documents
In an emergency
Listen to the radio for Civil Defence messages on National Radio, Newstalk ZB, Classic Hits, More FM or Radio Live. List of frequencies
If your family has to evacuate your home:
- Take your Getaway Kit
- Turn off water, electricity and gas
- Lock your house and garage
- Let the Emergency Management Office know that you have evacuated
0800 736 222
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