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Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. You can take steps to be prepared. Find advice on how you can get prepared for an emergency.

Tsunami evacuation zones

Find your tsunami evacuation zone with our interactive map. Search your home, work or school address to find out if it is in a tsunami evacuation zone.

CIMS 3rd edition

The Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) 3rd edition represents New Zealand’s official framework to achieve effective co-ordinated incident management across responding agencies.

Local civil defence groups

Local authorities are responsible for civil defence emergency management (CDEM) in their area. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

Emergency Mobile Alert

Find out about the Emergency Mobile Alert system on the Get Ready website.

News

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24 Jun 2025

New Partnership Unites Sectors to Strengthen New Zealand’s Disaster Resilience

A Natural Hazards Resilience Partnership has been signed today to enhance New Zealand's response to and recovery from natural disasters.

19 Jun 2025

Volunteers crucial to our emergency management system

Emergency management is everyone’s responsibility – and this National Volunteer Week (15-21 June), NEMA is celebrating the people in our communities that put in the hard yards when things get tough.