Hawkes Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
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Welcome to the Hawke’s Bay's Emergency website
"A resilient Hawke’s Bay community" is the vision of the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group which comprises all local councils, the Regional Council, emergency services, District Health Boards and other organizations.

Here you will find information about the hazards we face, and how you can prepare yourself to survive and recover from a disaster. Remember, in a current emergency you can look here for updated news, information & images.

By knowing how to reduce the risks and what action to take if an emergency does occur, we can all be safer and more resilient as a community.

Prepare at Home

You need a household emergency plan that will help you and your household cope when disaster
strikes. Read more...



Prepare at Work

Where is your business is vulnerable to hazards? Make moves to reduce risks so you
can be back in business after disaster. Read more...
 
Earthquakes

A 5.9 earthquake struck
Hastings on 25 Aug 2008! Learn about why we have so many earthquakes in the Bay Read more...



Fire Risks

Natural hazards are not the
only risks we face. Learn about other risks, such as a hazardous substances fires in Hawke’s Bay. Read more...
 
Be a Volunteer!

Civil Defence needs
volunteers who can be
mobilised when needed to
assist their communities. Read more...



Survivors Honoured 

Survivors of the 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake gathered for
the annual commemorative afternoon tea. Read more...
 
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