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Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) third edition

The Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) 3rd edition represents New Zealand’s official framework to achieve effective co-ordinated incident management across responding agencies.

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Tsunami evacuation zones

Find your tsunami evacuation zone with our interactive map. Search your home, work or school address to find out if it is in a tsunami evacuation zone.

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Local civil defence groups

Local authorities are responsible for civil defence emergency management (CDEM) in their area. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

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Emergency Mobile Alert

Find out about Emergency Mobile Alert including a list of capable phones on the Get Ready website.

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Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. You can take steps to be prepared. Find advice on how you can get prepared for an emergency.

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Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system this Sunday

This year’s nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 May between 6-7pm.

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North Island Severe Weather Events Response Internal Operational Lessons Report

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has published its internal review report of its operational response to the North Island Severe Weather Events of early 2023.

Resources

Search for CDEM-related publications, newsletters, links, images and information about previous emergencies.