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Civil defence public education campaign is working
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 11:31 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Research released today shows the Get Ready Get Thru emergency preparedness campaign is proving highly successful. More >>
Do NOT get outside quickly after earthquake: Guide for work
Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 2:11 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
It is frightening to stay in a building immediately after an earthquake but it is much safer than immediately going outside. The Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management, John Hamilton, said it is not like a fire. More >>
Ministry funding for 17 local civil defence projects
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 9:50 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has approved funding for 17 local government projects that will improve local and regional civil defence emergency management. More >>
Trial of compost toilets: When you have to go you have to go
Friday, 28 June 2013, 2:57 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
An initial trial has shown that emergency composting toilets might be an alternative to port-a-loos and chemical toilets if sewerage lines are damaged or broken. More >>
Civil defence information about snow and other storms
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 9:23 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
In a snowstorm, the primary concerns are the potential loss of heat, power and telephone service, and a shortage of supplies if storm conditions continue for more than a day. More >>
New Zealand information about tornadoes
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 10:05 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
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 ... More >>
New Zealander part of UN team supporting Philippines
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 10:08 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
New Zealander Graeme MacDonald is one of the seven-strong United Nations team deployed in the Philippines ahead of Tropical Cyclone Bopha (known in the Philippines as Super typhoon Pablo). More >>
Release of independent review into earthquake response
Friday, 5 October 2012, 11:08 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The independent Review of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Response to the 22 February Christchurch Earthquake was today released by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management. http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/memwebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/For-the-CDEM-Sector-Publications-Review-of-the-Civil-Defence-Emergency-Management-Response-to-the-22-February-Christchurch-Earthquake?OpenDocument ... More >>
Still Time To Register For Shakeout
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 8:49 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
New Zealand ShakeOut: 44,000 registered yesterday, still time to register this morning Yesterday saw a big increase in numbers registered for New Zealand’s national earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut. Another 44,000 registered yesterday taking the total ... More >>
What to do after the drill?
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 11:03 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
New Zealand’s national earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut, happens at 9:26am tomorrow - but what should people do after the drill? Stop, have a cup of tea, talk about disasters, and send the pictures! The Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management, ... More >>
New Zealand ShakeOut only two days to go
Monday, 24 September 2012, 3:52 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
More broadcasters to play the sting at 9:26am Wednesday www.shakeout.govt.nz/broadcasters/ It is only two days to go until the start of our country’s national earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut, and thousands of schools and workplaces, including shopping ... More >>
NZ ShakeOut, one week to go! Broadcasting the “sting”
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 11:44 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
At 9:26am on September 26, nationwide broadcasters and many shops and businesses will play the civil defence “sting” to start New Zealand ShakeOut, our first ever nationwide earthquake drill. More >>
New Zealand ShakeOut, one week to go!
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 11:30 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
With one week to go until our first ever nationwide earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut, Waikato’s Te Aroha Community Hospital might just be the most involved organisation in the country. More >>
Shut Happens! The Zealand ShakeOut!
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 11:38 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Shut Happens!, the “sting”, new earthquake video, road signs and more than 920,000 people signed up for Zealand ShakeOut! More >>
750,000 participating national earthquake drill!
Thursday, 16 August 2012, 11:36 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
As of today, more than 750,000 people are participating in New Zealand’s biggest ever earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut. More >>
Volcanic Activity Update 4
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 10:29 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Monitoring continues of the ash spread from last night’s eruption at Mt Tongariro and of the mountain in case of any further activity. At this stage there are no signs of further activity following the eruption. More >>
New website provides all regions’ earthquake hazard info
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 9:19 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Last night’s earthquake off the coast of Taranaki showed all of New Zealand is prone to earthquakes. More >>
National Advisory: Tsunami - No Threat to New Zealand
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 10:14 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
National Advisory: Tsunami - No Threat to New Zealand No: 01 Issued at 2140 hours on 11 April 2012. Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM). An earthquake has occurred with these parameters: Origin time: 08:38:38 ... More >>
More than 8,000 already registered for New Zealand ShakeOut!
Friday, 30 March 2012, 10:29 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
In less than a day more than 8,000 people have registered to take part in New Zealand ShakeOut. The campaign was launched yesterday morning and the Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management, John Hamilton, said the initial response has been superb. More >>
1 million people doing an earthquake drill at 9:26-26:9
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 10:34 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
1 million people doing an earthquake drill at 9:26-26:9? You can too! At 9:26am on 26 September (9:26-26:9) New Zealand ShakeOut aims to have 1 million people in New Zealand do a “Drop, Cover and Hold” earthquake drill. It will be the first ... More >>
