If a disaster happened now, would you be ready?
Disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods and storms can strike at any time, sometimes without warning. All disasters have the potential to cause disruption, damage property and take lives. So it is vital that you prepare now to protect yourself, your family, home, business and community.
How to get ready
- Learn about disasters and how to keep safe. This website has information on the major hazards that could cause disaster in Taranaki.
- Create and practice a household emergency plan
- Assemble and maintain emergency survival items
- Have a getaway kit in case you have to leave in a hurry
Useful links
Taranaki hazards
Household emergency plan
Emergency survival items and getaway kit
Get your pets thru too
Farmers and business operators
- Do you know how different disaster scenarios will affect you and your stock or your business?
- Do you have a business continuity plan?
- Do you have emergency procedures for staff and clients?
- Have you had an emergency drill recently?
Useful links
Disaster preparedness advice for businesses
Emergency management plans for schools
Volcanic Eruption: Impacts and Hazard Mitigation for New Zealand's Primary Production Industries (890 KB)
People with disabilities
- Learn about the challenges you might face if you could not use your home and personal belongings.
- Be prepared to meet your specific needs by storing sufficient oxygen, medications, battery power etc to last for at least seven days after a disaster.
- If you have a disability service animal such as a seeing-eye dog, be aware that they may be frightened and unable to work after a disaster. Provision for their care will also need to be considered.
Useful links
Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities (1.3 MB)
Resources for the blind and partially sighted
Resources for the deaf and hearing impaired
