The 4 Rs

The New Zealand integrated approach to civil defence emergency management can be described by the four areas of activity, known as the ‘4 Rs’; Reduction, readiness, response and recovery.

Reduction

Identifying and analysing long-term risks to human life and property from hazards; taking steps to eliminate these risks if practicable, and, if not, reducing the magnitude of their impact and the likelihood of their occurring.

• Reduction Overview
• National Hazard Risk Reduction
• Local and Regional Hazard Risk Reduction

Readiness and response 

Developing operational systems and capabilities before a civil defence emergency happens; including self-help and response programmes for the general public, and specific programmes for emergency services, lifeline utilities and other agencies.

Actions taken immediately before, during or directly after a civil defence emergency to save lives and protect property, and to help communities recover.

• Readiness and Response Overview
• Evacuation Planning and Management
• NZ Influenza Pandemic Action Plan - Information for CDEM Groups

Recovery

The coordinated efforts and processes to bring about the immediate, medium-term and long-term holistic regeneration of a community following a civil defence emergency.

• Recovery Overview
• Recovery Planning
• Recovery Managers
• Recovery Framework and Guidance
• Recovery Toolkit Resources and Information