Helping visitors to Hurunui be prepared for an emergency event has been made easier with a new resource that’s available to the district’s motels, guest homes and other accommodation.
Hurunui District Council Emergency Management officer Allan Grigg says it’s important for everyone to think about what could happen while away from home these holidays.
“There’s a lot we take for granted when we’re at home – from being aware of local emergency arrangements, being able to communicate with family, having a stocked emergency bag on hand. But what happens when you’re on holiday in a strange environment with none of these resources and an emergency strikes?”
Grigg has prepared an emergency guide that is available to holiday accommodation venues throughout the Hurunui to help visitors through an event.
“The guide includes important information on where to find information in an emergency that is Hurunui specific, as well as some important local numbers and tips,” Grigg says.
Grigg says recent history with flooding events at holiday parks in both North and South Island is a sobering reminder that an emergency could happen at any time.
“Think things through before you travel and update your household emergency plan to accommodate your trip. Include where you can get information while you’re away, and how your family can locate you.
“In an emergency, start with the local council website, talk to locals, and tune in to the local radio station for updates. If you need to evacuate, register with the local Civil Defence Centre. This information gets shared with Police and, if you’ve already captured this in your household emergency plan and shared it with family, you’ve taken away a lot of the stress.”
Useful link:
https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/household/make-a...
