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Far North District EMERGENCY PLANNING GUIDE

CIVIL DEFENCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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CONTENTS Make a plan .................................................................7 Household emergency plan ............................................8 Emergency checklist .................................................... 11 Plan of your home ........................................................13 Emergency survival items & emergency getaway kit.........15 Evacuation ..................................................................19 People with disabilities or special requirements ............ 20 Pets and livestock...................................................... .23 Emergency sanitation.................................................. 23 Get your car ready....................................................... 25 Get your business ready............................................... 25 Who to contact........................................................... 27 Radio stations............................................................. 27 Learn about hazards.................................................... 29 Earthquakes......................................................................................... 29 Tsunami............................................................................................... 34 Floods................................................................................................. 36 Storms ................................................................................................ 38 Landslides ...........................................................................................40 Wildfires.............................................................................................. 41 What to do in a Pandemic...................................................................... 41 What to do in a Bomb Threat / Terrorism ................................................ 41

ABOUT CIVIL DEFENCE Local authorities (city, district and regional councils or unitary authorities) are the primary agents responsible for Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM).

Local authorities within a particular region come together to form a CDEM Group. In the case of unitary authorities, the unitary authority itself may form the CDEM Group.

As CDEM Groups, local authorities work with each other and with emergency services and other agencies to reduce risks, be ready for emergencies, respond when needed, and lead the recovery afterwards.

CDEM Groups are required to plan for and provide civil defence in their area by law - specifically the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 (or the CDEM Act).

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) supports CDEM Groups in their planning and operations.

Important: NEMA doesn’t ‘manage’ regional CDEM Groups or local authorities - that is, CDEM Groups don’t report to NEMA. Rather, NEMA’s role is to provide advice and support, and develop plans and arrangements at the national level - with and across agencies.

WHO RUNS THE SHOW? The vast majority of emergencies are managed at the local level. This means the local council – or potentially other lead agencies, such as Police for an armed offender emergency – are in charge.

CDEM Groups, representing a collective of local councils and emergency services within a particular region, closely monitor local emergencies, and may assist, provide resources, or become the lead agency if the situation requires it.

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MAKE A PLAN

IN AN EMERGENCY YOU COULD BE: • Unable to get home • Confined to your home

• Separated from family • Forced to evacuate.

Any of these situations can cause stress and panic, but with a plan everyone involved will have a better idea on what to do and where to go.

Talk to your children about your plan and involve them, that way they will remember.

Make a game out of rehearsing the plan, it will help to reassure them.

YOUR PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE: • How and where you will meet

following an emergency • Where emergency items are stored at home and who is responsible for them • What actions to take around elderly relatives or vulnerable people in your neighbourhood • Who will be picking up children from day care or school • Pets and livestock • Special medication or mobility aids • How to turn off power, gas and water • Local radio stations to listen to for information • Important phone numbers, neighbours, trades people etc • Location of the “Get Away Bag”

• Schools or early childhood centres will

only release children to named adults on their system given to them by parents or approved caregivers.

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MAKE A PLAN

Who is this plan for?

Household members Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Does anyone have special requirements?

Will anyone in your household need assistance to evacuate, or while stuck at home during an emergency?

Does anyone rely on mobility or medical devices or other special equipment? Does anyone rely on prescription medicine?

Do they have supplies to last three days or more or alternatives if power is not available?

Any babies or young children?

Do you have nappies, formula, etc. to last three days or more if shops and roads are closed?

Do you have supplies in a grab bag in case you need to leave in a hurry as well?

Any pets?

Your animals are your responsibility, so make sure you include them in your emergency planning. Do you have food and water to last three days or more? Do you have cages or carriers to transport them and keep them safe? Do you have someone to collect and look after your animals if you can’t get home?

Anyone else who might need help?

Are there any friends, family or neighbours who might need your help to get through an emergency at home or to evacuate?

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Useful contacts Always dial 111 in an emergency. Think about your council’s emergency hotline, medical centre/doctor, landlord, insurance company, power company, day care/school, work and family members.

Name: Emergency Services

Contact Details: 111

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

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If we can’t get home Our meeting place. Where will you meet if you can’t contact each other and are separated when an emergency occurs? How will you get there?

Add an address and instructions:

Who will pick up the kids?

If you are not able to pick children up from school, day care, afterschool care, etc, who will?

Do they know? Does the school / day care have their details?

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

If we can’t get hold of each other Who will you check in with (someone out of town in case local phone lines are down)?

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

Name:

Contact Details:

We will get updates by How will you find the latest news/alerts? Which radio stations will you listen to?

Which websites and social media pages will you check?

Radio station/website/social media channel: Radio station/website/social media channel: Radio station/website/social media channel: Radio station/website/social media channel:

If we are stuck at home Do we have emergency supplies Food and drink for three days or more (for everyone including babies and pets)? Torches, a radio, and batteries for both?

First aid/medical supplies? They don’t all need to be in one big box, but you may have to find them in the dark.

Make detailed notes on where these items are stored:

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Do we know how to turn off water, power and gas?

Only turn these off if you suspect a leak or damaged lines or if you are instructed to do so by authorities.

If you turn the gas off, you will need a professional to turn it back on.

Details on how to turn off the water, power and gas:

If we have no power What will you need to do if there is no power?

How will you cook, stay warm, see at night (do not use candles as they are a fire hazard)? Do you have spare cash in case ATMs are not working?

Do you have enough fuel in case petrol pumps are not working?)

Make notes on what your household needs to do:

If we have no water What will you need to do if there is no water? Do you have enough drinking water stored (three litres per person per day for three days or more)? Do you have water for your pets?

What will you cook and clean with? What will you use for a toilet?

Make notes on what your household needs to do:

If we have to leave in a hurry Do we have grab bags? Does everyone have grab bags* in case you need to evacuate? At home, at work, in the car? * A small bag with warm clothes, a torch, radio, first aid kit, snack food and water.

Make detailed notes on where the grab bags are stored:

Where will we go?

Where you will go in case you have to evacuate? How will you get there? If you live near the coast, make sure it is outside of all tsunami evacuation zones. Where will you stay if you can’t get back to your home?

Make detailed notes on where you will go and how you will get there:

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HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO GET THROUGH?

Emergency Survival Kit

(SUGGESTED CONTENTS)

Torch with spare batteries or good quality wind up torch

Pet supplies

Transistor radio with spare batteries

Emergency toilet - toilet paper and large rubbish bags (can be placed in toilet if sewerage system is not working) Face and dust masks

First aid kit and essential medicines Blankets or sleeping bags

Water: • At least 3 liters per person per day for drinking • For washing and cooking purposes

Non- perishable food (preferably canned food before dried food) Hand sanitiser/toiletries

A primus or gas barbeque for cooking

Infant’s / older persons’ needs

Can Opener

Check all batteries every 3 months

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Check all dates on food every 6 months

STORING WATER Store water in new food rated containers or fizz and juice bottles. DO NOT store water in milk bottles. Wash bottles thoroughly in hot water. Fill each bottle with tap water until it overflows. Store in a cool dark place and replace the water every 12 months.

If uncertain before drinking, boil the water first, if unable to do so add the recommended dosage of aqua tabs or a small amount of household bleach (half teaspoon for 10 litres) Note: Do not use scented bleach or ones that contain detergents

GRAB BAG Individual Grab Bags or one for the family, suggested contents could be:

Torch and radio with spare batteries

Face and dust masks

Hearing aids and spare batteries, glasses or mobility aids

Toiletries - towel, soap. toothbrush, sanitary items, toilet paper

Water bottle and easy- to-carry food rations (muesli bars etc)

Important documents: • Identification (copies of birth/marriage certificates/drivers licences and passports • Financial (copies of insurance policies numbers, Benefit details and mortgage details) • Copies of family photos etc

Extra supplies of special dietary items Infant’s needs Wind/waterproof clothing, walking shoes

Pet supplies

Light blanket

IF WE HAVE TO EVACUATE WE WILL Take our Grab Bag

Turn off power and water if there is time

Tell someone where we are going & pin our plan to the front door

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DRAW A LAYOUT BELOW OF YOUR HOUSE - SHOWING ALL EMERGENCY EXITS AND ASSEMBLY AREAS

Draw a layout below of your house showing emergency exits and assembly area

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AT HOME If your house is structurally sound after an emergency event, that is the best place for you to be. However, you could be confined there for some time, so you need to have enough supplies and resources for at least 3 to 5 days.

Talk to your neighbours about what resources you can pool together.

HOME EMERGENCY SUPPLY ITEMS Emergency supplies would be relevant for each individual family, but here are some suggestions:

• Torch with spare batteries or good

quality wind up torch • Transistor radio with spare batteries • First aid kit and essential medication • Blankets or sleeping bags • A primus or gas barbeque • Hand sanitiser • Dish washing liquid • Pet supplies • Toilet paper and large rubbish bags.

• Face and dust masks • Non-perishable food (more canned than dried food).

• Extra toiletries • Some cash, copies of important documents.

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WATER You will need three litres of water per person, per day for drinking, but also some for cooking, washing dishes and personal care.

Water storage containers can be purchased from most outlets but these can sometimes be heavy for smaller or older people. Try storing water in soft drink or juice bottles as they are more available, smaller and easier to handle.

Wash bottles thoroughly in hot water, fill till over flowing and store in a cool dark place, replacing them every twelve months. We recommend you boil water before drinking.

If unable to do so you can add household bleach to the water (1 x teaspoon per 10 litres of water) or the recommended dosage of aqua tabs. These are available at camping stores.

Note: Do not use scented bleach or brands that have detergents as an additive.

Do not store water in milk bottles. They can never be cleaned well enough and the milk will contaminate the water.

FOOD Cost is always a concern when purchasing food for emergency use.

Ice cream containers can be filled with water and placed in the freezer. This will help keep the contents cool as well as act as an extra water supply.

Your hot water cylinder and toilet cistern can also be used for emergency water.

Do not use chemical cleaners in a toilet cistern if you want to use the water from it.

Rain water from the roof is OK as well, but should be boiled or treated before consuming.

FIRST AID If someone you care for is injured in a disaster, your knowledge of first aid will be invaluable.

Many organisations provide first aid training courses. Consider taking a first aid course, followed by regular refresher sessions.

You can buy ready-made first aid kits or make up your own.

Try and buy an extra item or so each time you shop. Canned food is better as it requires less or no water. Purchase items with the furtherest use by date.

Check food dates every six months, use those items that are nearly due then replace them.

Consider how you will heat your food if there is no power (barbecue, primus, fuel tabs).

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EVACUATION In situations where an event affects people’s safety in their home they may opt to self evacuate or authorities will advise on evacuating.

This process should be part of your plan.

Pre-arrange with friends or family for you to stay with them over this period. If unable to, authorities will have alternative emergency shelter in place until either the event is over and it is safe to return home, or temporary accommodation can be arranged.

Put together an emergency getaway kit with a few basic requirements for being away from home. Have it available in a cupboard or laundry so it can be grabbed quickly.

That way you’re not running around trying to find everything.

Some suggested items could be:

• Spare jacket • Torch • Small water bottle • First aid kit • Muesli bars • Spare shoes • Transistor radio • Copies of important documents

(insurance policy numbers) • Medication • Babies’ needs • Don’t forget pets’ needs, have food and resources for your pets - they will be your responsibility.

Pin your plan to your door when leaving

Turn off water and power.

Do not turn off gas unless you smell or suspect a leak or are instructed to do so by authorities.

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DISABILITIES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If you, or a member of your household or community has a disability or any special requirement that may affect their ability to cope in a disaster, make arrangements now to get the support needed.

Build a personal support network

• Organise a personal support network of a

minimum of three people to alert you to Civil Defence warnings, or to help if you need to be evacuated. This could be family members, carers, friends, neighbours or co-workers • Ensure you have an emergency plan before a disaster happens and practise it with your support network • Plan for various disasters and situations you could encounter • Discuss your needs with the support network and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment • Inform your personal support network if you are travelling or away from home.

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manager know of your requirements in case of an emergency • Know where to go for assistance if you are dependent on a dialysis machine or other life-sustaining equipment or treatment.

HEARING IMPAIRMENT Radio and television stations will broadcast Civil Defence information and advice before and during a disaster. Ask your support network to alert you to warnings and keep you informed. Contact the emergency management staff at your local council to find out what local warning systems are in place in your community.

Consider installing a system appropriate to your needs such as an alarm with flashing strobe lights to get your attention. Replace the batteries once a year. You may want to consider giving a key to a neighbour so they can alert you to a warning. Keep a writing pad and pencils and a torch in your emergency getaway kit so you can communicate with others.

ASTHMA AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS People with asthma or a respiratory disorder will be more susceptible to dust, volcanic ash, or the stress of an emergency.

Make sure you have dust masks at home and in your emergency getaway kit and sufficient medicines for at least seven days.

PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT If you or someone you are caring for has a physical disability or difficulty with mobility, include mobility aids in the emergency getaway kit. This will help in the event of an evacuation.

In a major earthquake the ground-shaking will make it difficult or impossible for you to move any distance. If you cannot safely get under a table, move near an inside wall of the building away from windows and tall items that can fall on you, and cover your head and neck as best you can.

Lock your wheels if you are in a wheelchair.

In bed, pull the sheets and blankets over you and use your pillow to protect your head and neck.

DISABILITIES

SIGHT IMPAIRMENT People who are blind or partially sighted may have to depend on others if they have to evacuate or go to an unfamiliar Civil Defence centre.

If you have a guide dog, make sure you have an emergency getaway kit for your dog with food, medications, vaccination records, identification and harnesses to take with you.

Keep extra canes at home and in the workplace even if you use a guide dog. Be aware that animals may become confused or disoriented in an emergency. Trained service animals will be allowed to stay in emergency shelters with their owners.

Check with your local council for more information.

SPECIAL FOOD REQUIREMENTS If you, or someone you are caring for, has special dietary needs, make sure there is sufficient stock of these food items for at least seven days at home, and in the emergency getaway kit.

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• Keep a list of “pet-friendly” hotels and

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• Use watertight containers such as a

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• If the container is small, keep a large container with a snug-fitting cover available for waste disposal

• Line bins with plastic bags if possible • Pour or sprinkle a small amount of

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• If you are inside a building, move no more than • Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are

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• Under a strong table (hold on to the table legs to keep it from moving away from you)

• Next to an interior wall, away from windows

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• Keep in mind that in modern homes,

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• Check your household insurance policy for cover and amount

• Seek qualified advice to make sure your

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• If you are inside a building, move no more than a

few steps, and drop, cover and hold. Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in New Zealand you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops

• If you are in an elevator, drop, cover and hold.

When the shaking stops, try to get out at the nearest floor if you can safely do so

• If you are outside, move no more than a few

steps away from buildings, trees, street lights and power lines, then drop, cover and hold

• If you are at the beach or near the coast, drop,

cover and hold, then move to higher ground immediately in case a tsunami follows the quake

• If you are driving, pull over to a clear location,

stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Once the shaking stops, proceed with caution and avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged

• If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert of falling debris or landslides

• If you have limited mobility, cover your head

with a pillow or cushion, or with your arms or hands as best you can. The most important thing is to protect you head.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

• Check yourself for injuries and get first aid if necessary. Help others if you can

• Do not run outside. It is frightening to stay in

a building immediately after an earthquake but it is much safer than immediately going outside.

An earthquake is not like a fire. You do not have to evacuate a building straight away unless it is showing obvious signs of distress

• Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines, and stay out of damaged areas

• If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise,

open a window, get everyone out quickly and turn off the gas if you can. If you see sparks, broken wires or evidence of electrical system damage, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box if it is safe to do so

• Be aware that electricity supply could be cut, and fire alarms and sprinkler systems can go off in buildings during an earthquake even if there is no fire. Check for, and extinguish, small fires

• Listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation

• Keep your animals under your direct control as they can become disoriented. Take measures to protect your animals from hazards, and to protect other people from your animals

• Only use the phone for short essential calls to keep the lines clear for emergency calls

• If your property is damaged, take notes and

photographs for insurance purposes. If you rent your property, contact your landlord and your contents insurance company as soon as possible

• Expect to feel aftershocks.

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TSUNAMI

THERE ARE THREE DISTINCT TYPES OF TSUNAMI:

New Zealand’s entire coast is at risk of tsunami. A tsunami can violently flood coastlines, causing devastating property damage, injuries and loss of life.

• Distant tsunami are generated from a long way

A tsunami is a natural phenomenon consisting of a series of waves or tidal surges generated when a large volume of water in the sea, or in a lake, is rapidly displaced. A tsunami can be caused by a large submarine or coastal earthquakes; underwater landslides which may be triggered by an earthquake or volcanic activity; large coastal cliff or lakeside landslides; or volcanic eruptions beneath or near the sea.

one and three hours travel time away from their destination. An eruption from an underwater volcano in the Kermadec Trench to the north of New Zealand could generate a regional tsunami. We will have time to issue official warning messages

•

Local tsunami are generated very close to New Zealand. In this case, we probably won’t have time to issue an official warning, so people in coastal areas need to take immediate action.

Remember — Long OR Strong, Get Gone.

Tsunami warnings For a local source tsunami which could arrive in minutes there won’t be time for an official warning. It is important to recognise the natural warning signs and act quickly. When there is time, official warnings through the National Emergency Management Agency will be made through multiple channels including: radio, television, websites and social media.

Natural warnings If you are in a tsunami hazard area or by the beach it is important to remember the saying, If the earthquake is long OR strong, get gone.

Unofficial/informal warnings You may receive warnings from friends, other members of the public, international media and from the internet, radio or websites. Verify the warning only if you can do so quickly. If official warnings are available, trust their message over informal warnings.

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away, such as from across the Pacific in Chile.

In this case, we will have more than three hours warning time for New Zealand and we will have time to issue official warning messages

• Regional tsunami are generated between

KNOW THE NATURAL WARNING SIGNS AND TAKE ACTION:

If you are near a shore and experience any of the following, take action.

Do not wait for official warnings.

• Feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand or a long earthquake that lasts more than a minute

• See a sudden rise or fall in sea level • Hear loud or unusual noises from the sea Drop, Cover and Hold during the shaking. As soon as the shaking stops, move immediately to the nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as you can.

Remember, Long OR Strong, Get Gone.

TSUNAMI BEFORE A TSUNAMI

• Know your tsunami evacuation zones. Make sure you know where to go, whether you are at home, at work or on holiday

• If you live in a coastal area, ask your council about your tsunami risk and local warning arrangements

• If you have a disability or special requirements,

arrange with your support network to alert you of any warnings and emergency broadcasts

• Develop a household emergency plan and have an emergency getaway kit ready

• Move immediately to the nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as you can.

DURING A TSUNAMI • Take your emergency getaway kit with you if

possible. Do not travel into the areas at risk to get your emergency getaway kit or belongings

• Take your pets with you if you can do so safely • Move immediately to the nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as you can

• Walk or bike if possible and drive only if

essential. If driving, keep going once you are well outside the evacuation zone to allow room for others behind you. If you are driving when evacuating do not put yourself or you family at risk by driving dangerously.

Obey speed limits and road signs.

Watch out for other vehicles, people walking or biking

•

Boats are usually safer in water deeper than 20 metres than if they are on the shore. Do not attempt to go to the shore to move boats

• Never go to the shore to watch for

a tsunami. Stay away from at-risk areas until the official all-clear is given

• Listen to your local radio stations or monitor

the Council’s website or Facebook page, as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation.

AFTER A TSUNAMI

• Continue to listen to the radio for Civil Defence advice and do not return to the evacuation zones until authorities have given the all-clear

• Be aware that there may be more than one

wave and it may not be safe for up to 24 hours, or longer. The waves that follow the first one may also be bigger

• Check yourself for injuries and get first aid if needed. Help others if you can

• Do not go sightseeing • When re-entering homes or buildings, use

extreme caution as flood waters may have damaged buildings. Look for, and report, broken utility lines to appropriate authorities

• If your property is damaged, take notes and

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Floods are usually caused by continuous heavy rain or thunderstorms but can also result from tsunami and coastal storm inundation.

BEFORE A FLOOD • Find out from your local council if your home

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• Help others if you can, especially people who

• Listen to your local radio stations as emergency

• It may not be safe to return home even when the flood waters have receded. Continue to listen to your local radio station for Civil Defence instructions may require special assistance

• If you have a disability or need support, make

• Throw away food including canned goods

• Put your household emergency plan into action

• Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water

contact with your support network

and check your emergency getaway kit.

Be prepared to evacuate quickly if it becomes necessary

• Where possible, move pets inside or to a safe place, and move stock to higher ground

• Consider using sandbags to keep water away from your home

• Lift valuable household items and chemicals as high above the floor as possible

• Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities

and water that has been contaminated by flood water until you are certain it is not contaminated

• If in doubt, check with your local council or public health authority

• Look for and report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities

• If your property is damaged, take notes and

photographs for insurance purposes. If you rent your property, contact your landlord and your contents insurance company as soon as possible.

as it can help prevent damage to your home or community. Unplug small appliances to avoid damage from power surges

• Never try to walk, swim or drive through flood

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WHEN A WARNING IS ISSUED AND DURING A STORM • Stay informed on weather updates. Listen to your

local radio stations or monitor the Council’s website or Facebook page, as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation

• Put your household emergency plan into action

• Avoid bathtubs, water taps, and sinks because

and check your emergency getaway kit in case you have to leave in a hurry

metal pipes and plumbing can conduct electricity if struck by lightning. Use your water from your emergency supplies.

• Secure, or move indoors, all items that could get

• Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.

• Close windows, external and internal doors.

• Power cuts are possible in severe weather.

blown about and cause harm in strong winds

Pull curtains and drapes over unprotected glass areas to prevent injury from shattered or flying glass

• If the wind becomes destructive, stay away from doors and windows and shelter further inside the house

STORMS Major storms affect wide areas and can be accompanied by strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall, thunder, lightning, tornadoes and rough seas.

They can cause damage to property and infrastructure, affect crops and livestock, disrupt essential services, and cause coastal inundation.

Severe weather watches and warnings are available, issued by MetService and available through the broadcast media, by email alerts, Mobile App alerts (i.e. Hazard Red Cross) and at www.metservice.com.

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Don’t walk around outside

Unplug small appliances which may be affected by electrical power surges. If power is lost, unplug major appliances to reduce the power surge and possible damage when power is restored

• Bring pets inside. Move stock to shelter. If you have to evacuate, take your pets with you.

BEFORE A STORM • Developahouseholdemergencyplan.Assemble and maintain your emergency survival items for your home as well as a portable emergency getaway kit if you have to evacuate

• Prepare your property for high winds. Secure

large, heavy objects or remove any item which can become a deadly or damaging missile. Get your roof checked regularly to make sure it is secure. List items that may need to be secured or moved indoors when strong winds are forecast

• Keep materials at hand for repairing windows, such as tarpaulins, boards and duct tape

• If you are renovating or building, make sure all work complies with the New Zealand Building

Code, which has specific standards to minimise storm damage

• If farming, know which paddocks are safe to move livestock away from flood waters, landslides and power lines.

SNOWSTORM In a snowstorm, the primary concerns are the potential loss of heat, power and telephone services, and a shortage of supplies if storm conditions continue for more than a day. It is important for people living in areas at risk from snowstorms to consider the need for alternative forms of heating and power generation.

• Avoid leaving home unless absolutely necessary when a snow warning is issued

• If you have to travel, make sure you are well

prepared with snow chains, sleeping bags, warm clothing and essential emergency items

• At home, check fuel supplies for wood burners, gas heaters, barbecues and generators

TORNADOES Tornadoes sometimes occur during thunderstorms in some parts of New Zealand. A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air extending downwards to the ground from the base of a thunderstorm.

Warning signs include a long, continuous roar or rumble or a fast approaching cloud of debris which can sometimes be funnel shaped.

• Alert others if you can • Take shelter immediately. A basement offers

the greatest safety. If underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor. Get under sturdy furniture and cover yourself with a mattress or blanket

• If caught outside, get away from trees if you can.

Lie down flat in a nearby gully, ditch or low spot and protect your head

• If in a car, get out immediately and look for a safe place to shelter. Do not try to out run a tornado or get under the vehicle for shelter.

• Bring pets inside. Move domestic animals and stock to shelter

• If you are caught in your car or truck in a

snowstorm stay in your vehicle. Run the engine every ten minutes to keep warm. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration. Open the window a little to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make yourself visible to rescuers by tying a bright-coloured cloth to your radio aerial or door, and keeping the inside light on.

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STORMS AFTER A STORM

• Listen to your local radio stations or monitor the

Council’s website or Facebook page, as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation

• Check for injuries and help others if you can,

especially people who require special assistance

• Look for and report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities

• Contact your local council if your house or building has been severely damaged

• If your property or contents are damaged, take

notes and photographs and contact your insurance company. Inform your landlord if there is damage to a rental property

• Ask your council for advice on how to clean up debris safely.

LANDSLIDES Landslides are a serious geological hazard throughout much of New Zealand. A landslide is the movement of rock, soil and vegetation down a slope. Landslides can range in size from a single boulder in a rock fall, to a large avalanche of debris with huge quantities of rock and soil that can be spread across many kilometres.

Heavy rainfall or earthquakes can cause a landslide.

Human activity such as removal of trees and vegetation, steep roadside cuttings or leaking water pipes can all cause landslides. Most landslides occur without public warning and it’s important to recognise the warning signs and act quickly.

Before a landslide Getting ready before a landslide will help reduce damage to your home and business and help you survive. Find out from your council if there have been landslides in your area before and where they might occur again.

Check for signs the ground may be moving.

These signs include:

• Small slips, rock falls and subsidence at the bottom of slopes

• Sticking doors and window frames • Gaps where frames are not fitting properly • Outside fixtures such as steps, decks, and

verandahs moving or tilting away from the rest of the house

• New cracks or bulges on the ground, road,

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• Tilting trees, retaining walls or fences.

Be alert when driving especially where there are embankments along roadsides. Watch the road for collapsed pavements, mud and fallen rocks.

If you think a landslide is about to happen

• Act quickly. Getting out of the path of a landslide is your best protection.

• Evacuate and take your emergency getaway

kit with you. Take your pets with you and move livestock to safe paddocks if you can safely do so.

• Warn neighbours who might be affected and

help those who may need assistance to evacuate.

• Contact emergency services and your local Council to inform them of the hazard.

WILDFIRES Fires can be extremely destructive and dangerous to human and animal life. They can also move very quickly.

Do not take risks that may start a fire; even a lawn mower hitting a stone can cause one.

Obey fire restrictions and permit guidelines.

Property can be threatened by wild fires but also people may be affected as well. If you are near to a fire you may become affected by fumes or smoke.

If you have respiratory concerns you may need to evacuate. If fire threatens property, authorities will advise on evacuating anyway. You should have an emergency getaway kit for this reason.

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AFTER A LANDSLIDE

• Keep in mind, further landslides may occur.

Stay away from affected sites until they have been properly inspected and authorities give the all-clear.

• Look for and report broken utility lines to appropriate authorities.

• If your property or contents are damaged,

take notes and photographs when it is safe to do so. Contact your insurance company and inform your landlord if there is damage to a rental property.

• Ask your council for advice on how to clean up debris safely.

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