Be Prepared

New Zealand and Hurunui district face many potential disasters. In cases such as weather-related or volcanic disaster, there may be time for a warning. But an earthquake or a tsunami close to land could strike without warning. All disasters have the potential to cause disruption, damage property and take lives. So, it's vital to be prepared. How ready are you? Be prepared to cope on your own for up to three days, or more. This is when you will be most vulnerable. You should:

Have a Household Emergency Plan
Keep a Getaway Kit if you need to be evacuated
Store an Emergency Survival items.

For the more information on Get ready, Get thru, visit the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

Emergency Broadcasts

The following radio networks have agreed to carry civil defence information and advice in an emergency:

Canterbury
Radio New Zealand (101.7 FM or 675 AM)
Newstalk ZB (1098 AM)
More FM (92.1 FM)
Radio Live (99.3 FM or 94.5 FM)
The Breeze (94.5 FM)
Classic Hits (97.7FM)
Compass FM (104.9 or 103.7FM)

Timaru and Waimate
Port FM (92.3 FM or 97.8 FM Timaru Only)
Newstalk ZB (1152 AM)
Classic Hits (98.7 FM)

Mackenzie
Port FM (93.7FM)

Ashburton
Radio Ashburton (873 AM)
Classic Hits (92.5 FM)
Port FM (94.9 FM or 98.9 FM)

Emergency information will also be issued to local websites, social media, printed communications and television stations.

Tsunami information

Download the Hurunui Tsunami brochure.

Useful websites

Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group - If you live in Canterbury you need to be aware of the hazards the environment and human activities can produce. It is crucial that the community provides input into Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) arrangements put in place to address these hazards.
Get ready, get thru - resources to help your family plan for an emergency.
National Emergency Management Agency
MetService - Severe Weather Bulletins
Metservice - Rain Radar metservice
Natural Hazards Commission
What's the Plan Stan? - what’s the Plan, Stan? is a resource to support schools, teachers, students, and parents to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for emergency events.
GeoNet Project - The New Zealand GeoNet Project provides real-time monitoring and data collection for rapid response and research into earthquake, volcano, landslide and tsunami hazards. The GeoNet project is a collaboration between the Earthquake Commission, the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences and the Foundation for Research, Science & Technology.
Alpine Fault Magnitude 8 - While we can’t predict earthquakes, scientific research indicates there is a 75% probability of an Alpine Fault earthquake occurring in the next 50 years, and there is a 4 out of 5 chance that it will be a magnitude 8+ event.