Disasters Happen! The good news is, it’s easy to make sure you, and the people and things you care about, are ready.
There are many different ways you can stay informed about what is happening before, during and after an event. Find out more about how to stay informed and up to date.
Every October, schools, workplaces, marae and whanau take part in the national, ShakeOut earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi. Did you take part this year?
We should all know the sayings, 'Drop, Cover, Hold' and 'Long or Strong, Get Gone', but practising these actions are important and help our muscle memory kick in when an event occurs, even in a very stressful situation.
By knowing what to do when unexpected events happen and how we can best keep ourselves and our whanau safe, we can reduce the risk of injury.