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Are you prepared for the next Disaster? |
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The Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group supports the national Get Ready Get Thru' campaign by focusing on 3 simple steps:
- Store Emergency Water
- Have a Household Emergency Plan
- Listen to the Radio for instructions in an emergency event.
You can find more information on this website to make sure you are ready when you need to be, or visit the Civil Defence Get Thru website.
You can also learn more about the 1931 Earthquake by visiting the Hawke's Bay Museum 1931 exhibition.
A Napier City Council Civil Defence Volunteer shows shoppers the contents of an "Emergency Box" at a local supermarket (Photo: NCC) |
Hawke's Bay is vulnerable to many natural hazards - earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, floods, storms, heavy seas and even diseases affecting humans, animals and plants. We are also vulnerable to man-made hazards such as fires and chemical or oil spills. By knowing how to reduce the risks and what action to take if an emergency does occur, we can all be safer.
In a current emergency look here for updated news, information & images.
The Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group has a key role in your community helping to build resilience for any emergency or disaster. Find out about the plans to reduce the risks of a disaster and who is involved.
Read about the hazards that could affect your home, school or workplace in Hawke's Bay, what you can do to be ready, and there's some tips to help you plan.
If you want to develop the skills to help out in an emergency, there's information here to volunteer - your community will thank you.
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