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Review of Reviews: 2023 North Island Severe Weather Events Report
The Review of Reviews: 2023 North Island Severe Weather Events Report identifies common themes based on a range of reports on the emergency management response to the January 2023 Auckland Flooding Event and/or Cyclone Gabrielle in February.
Nearly half a million people signed up for ShakeOut with one month to go
With one month to go, nearly half a million people have already signed up for New Zealand ShakeOut 2024, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.
Interim Space Weather Response Plan
The Interim New Zealand Space Weather Response Plan details key roles and responsibilities for a range of agencies in supporting the preparedness and response to a space weather event.
Resilience Fund grants for safer communities
Nine projects to help communities prepare, reduce risk, respond and recover from emergencies are this year’s recipients of Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Resilience Fund grants, administered by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system this Sunday
This year’s nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 May between 6-7pm.
North Island Severe Weather Events Response Internal Operational Lessons Report
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has published its internal review report of its operational response to the North Island Severe Weather Events of early 2023.
Making it easier for disabled people to get ready for an emergency
New Zealand’s emergency preparedness website, www.getready.govt.nz, is now available in Braille, Easy Read, Audio and Large print formats, making it easier for disabled people to access information on how to get ready for an emergency.
Get summer ready – because emergencies don’t take a holiday
This summer, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is reminding Kiwis to add some simple steps to their summer to-do list to make sure they’re prepared for any emergencies that may happen over the holiday break.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: Five simple hacks that could save your life
On World Tsunami Awareness Day (Sunday 5 November) NEMA is urging Aotearoa New Zealand to take a few minutes to check their tsunami zone and get familiar with small actions that could make a big difference in an emergency.