Civil Defence | Emergency Management
All New Zealanders are now asked to be prepared to manage on their own - or as a family group - for the first three days after a disaster.
It can simply take that long for help to arrive, so making preparations in advance can ensure self-sufficiency and minimise distress.
In the event of an emergency, Neighbourhood Support will work with Civil Defence and other emergency services to bring relief.
Meanwhile, tune your radio to your local station as Civil Defence will broadcast messages and instructions as soon as possible. If it's a serious disaster it may take some time before this happens.
There is no emergency at this time. It's always a good time to think about how prepared you are for an emergency. Find out more at www.kapiticoa...
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