Resources for a Civil Defence Emergency
In the event of a civil defence emergency listen to your radio.
Radio New Zealand National is the designated Civil Defence lifeline utility radio broadcaster for all regions of New Zealand.
In the event of regional emergencies some local radio stations including Newstalk ZB, Classic Hits, More FM and Radio Live may carry civil defence advice.
Nelson Flooding Government Helpline - 0800 7799977
Nelson Tasman Emergency Management
Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management – Ministry responsible for national civil defence emergency management planning and the national crisis management centre.
Metservice - Warnings, watches and severe weather outlook, where you can sign up to receive email alerts for heavy rain and severe weather alerts.
Emergency Check List – a list of emergency survival items.
Evacuation – what else to remember if you have to evacuate.
Who to Contact – a list of local and regional councils who will provide civil defence information for your area
Get Thru – Resources for preparing and responding to natural hazards.
Earthquake Commission – EQC is New Zealand’s primary provider of natural disaster insurance to residential property owners.
Volcanic ash – What it can do and how to prevent damage – Advice about volcanic ash falls.
Auckland Volcano Hazards (PDF)
