Hawkes Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

No Emergency - Restricted Fire Ban in HB

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.

Go to current emergency for updated news, information & images.

You can also catch up on Hot Topics. 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...

Volcanic Ash

Recent events at Tongariro highlight HB's ash fall risk. Learn what to do before and during an eruption 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...

Shortest Disaster Movie Ever

Lights, Camera, Action ... learn about the 2013 movie competition Read more

Restricted Fire Season HB

Open air fires are banned Read more...