12 August 2024
Household Emergency Preparedness
Part of being resilient is recognizing the risks we face and being prepared for the worst-case scenario. Being prepared ensures everyone in your household knows the risks and what to do in an emergency, having plans and the necessary supplies before you need, but also about knowing how to communicate in an emergency.
Councils in Northland have a responsibility to protect life and property when things go wrong. They are there to support and advise you on how to get ready and how to respond, but they don’t do it for you. You have a responsibility to ensure your household has what it needs.
Guidance for how to get ready is available via the Civil Defense website, Get prepared – Northland Regional Council. If you need help or still have concerns, get in touch with them.
Self-service resources are also offered nationally via the Get Ready website, with detailed guides and templates for your household.
Get your household ready for an emergency — Get Ready — Emergency preparedness in New Zealand
Additional resources support your school, work and marae to Get Ready:
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