Emergency response

Basic emergency sanitation

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

If sewerage or water is disrupted, do not flush until your council says it is safe.
Get Ready NZ describes a simple two-bucket emergency toilet. Read their instructions while online and keep a printed copy.
Keep hand sanitiser, rubbish bags, toilet paper and gloves in your supplies.
Wash or sanitise hands after using the toilet and before handling food.