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Emergency library

Short, sourced guidance. Download the offline pack to keep these on your device. Official warnings always take precedence.

Emergency response

What to do when the electricity goes off, and how to prepare for long outages.

Planning for loss of the town water supply, including storage and council notices.

Staying informed when phone and Internet services are down.

Deciding what chilled and frozen food is still safe after the power goes off.

Preparing for toilets that cannot be flushed when water or sewerage fails.

Drop, Cover and Hold — and when to move to high ground.

Natural warning signs and what to do immediately.

Staying safe before and during floods.

Preparing for heavy wind, rain and thunderstorms.

Protecting yourself and your home from volcanic ash.

Warning signs and what to do.

Preparing for rural and urban-edge fires.

Building a store of food that doesn't need a fridge.

Keeping warm and dry if your home has no power.

Planning how your household will get information and stay in touch.

Using generators, batteries and power banks safely.

Finding your way when maps on your phone don't work.

Being ready to leave quickly if officials tell you to.

Key New Zealand numbers to keep on paper.

Putting together a household first aid kit.

When to call 111 or Healthline.