Preparedness resources

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Take the 30 second readiness check and get a personalised plan for your household, marae, school or workplace. Trusted tools from Civil Defence and central agencies, in one place.

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Trusted resources

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Grouped by who you are. Tap a heading to open it. Everything here is free and links straight to the official source.

For households 4
getready.govt.nzMake a planTemplates and guidance to build a household emergency plan. getready.govt.nz72 hour suppliesWhat you need to stay self reliant for the first 72 hours. getready.govt.nzAdvice for disabled peopleTailored guidance for deaf, blind and mobility impaired whānau. rnz.co.nzEmergency radioEmergency radio frequencies for every area across the motu.
For communities and marae 4
tpk.govt.nzMarae preparedness planPractical template to ready marae kaimahi and volunteers. getready.govt.nzNeighbourhoodConnect with neighbours to share skills and resources. wremo.nzCommunity hub guideCivil Defence guide to setting up a community emergency hub. ethniccommunities.govt.nzEthnic communitiesPreparedness guidance in over 20 languages.
For business and workplaces 3
getready.govt.nzWork readyTemplates and guidance to build a workplace emergency plan. business.govt.nzExtreme weatherSupplies and advice to stay self reliant after a disaster. rnz.co.nzEmergency radioEmergency radio frequencies for every area across the motu.
For schools and kura 3
getready.govt.nzSchool planningGuidance on a school's responsibilities in a natural disaster. getready.govt.nzTeach preparednessResources for teaching students about getting ready. education.govt.nzMinistry criteriaHealth and safety emergency criteria for ECE and schools.

Your region

Know your local Civil Defence

Every region has a CDEM group coordinating the local response. Find yours.

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Alerts and warnings

How NEMA and Civil Defence keep you informed during an emergency, and the channels to follow.

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Hazard maps

See flooding, landslide, tsunami and fault line risks in your area so you can plan ahead.

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When you are ready

Build your emergency supplies

Once you know the risks and have a plan, the next step is the gear. We supply households, schools, workplaces, marae and communities.

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The best backpack I have purchased. It has everything my family and I need for a natural disaster event.

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Well supplied with some really cool items. The bag itself is excellent, strong quality material, plenty of room for more.

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Preparedness backpacks

Emergency supplies for households, schools and organisations.

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Resilience lockers

Preparedness infrastructure for workplaces and schools.

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Community resilience hubs

Emergency resource centres for communities and marae.

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Ready to get prepared?

Whether you are a household sorting a go bag or a marae planning a hub, we can help you take the next step. No obligation, just a kōrero.

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