Are you and your family prepared for a disaster? How will you contact your family? Where will you go if you have to evacuate?
‘Get Thru’ is run by Civil Defence NZ. It shows you exactly what you need to do to get ready for an emergency.
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
Check out the Civil Defence website for how you can get ready for natural disasters, water contamination crises etc.
Radio stations in Hawke’s Bay to get updates and information in case of emergency:
Hawke’s Bay
630 AM or 101.5 FM – Radio NZ National
1278 AM or 90.3 FM – Newstalk ZB
1368 AM or 106.3 FM – Radio Live
Napier & Hastings
88.7 FM – More FM
89.5 FM – Classic Hits
97.5 FM – The Breeze
Download the Red Cross Hazard App to your iPhone or Android:
https://www.redcross.org.nz/hazard-app/
A good example of what you should have in an emergency kit.
Evacpack Lite contains:
- 20L Marine Waterproof Duffel Bag
- First Aid Kit
- Dynamo / Solar Radio
- Dynamo / Solar Waterproof LED Torch
- Dynamo Mini Collapsible Lantern
- Multi-Function Knife
- 2x Water Cannisters
- PVC Playing Cards
Evacpack Full contains the above, plus:
- 10L Collapsible Water Storage Container
- Solar Charger
- Spade/axe/knife/saw combo tool
- Butane Stove – Primus
- Aluminium Pot and Mug