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19 Apr 2025 3:37am
A Civil Defence Centre will be open at the Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings from 4.30am.
If you need to leave your home due to flooding, and can't shelter with friends or family, join us for basic shelter and support. Bring: medication and baby needs, warm clothing and footwear. Food for any special dietary requirements. If pets cannot be left at home, bring them with you.
19 Apr 2025 2:09am
Thunderstorm Alerts Saturday 19th April
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland effective Saturday,19 April 12:07am until 4:00am. Please keep up to date at Metservice.com

Alternate Formats

Find emergency preparedness information in alternate formats.

NZSL

This video provides an overview of essential emergency contacts, important emergency information and practical preparedness tips in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).

  • 0:00 Key contacts and emergency information
  • 07:20 Emergency actions
  • 11:32 Prepare a grab bag
  • 14:08 Keep emergency supplies
  • 14:43 Top tips to get ready

Easy Read

What to do in an emergency

Learn what to do if there is an emergency in Auckland.

What to do in an emergency- Document version (docx 9 MB)
What to do in an emergency- PDF version (pdf 2 MB)

Who to contact if there is an emergency

Learn where to find information and who to contact when there is an emergency in Auckland.

Who to contact if there is an emergency- Document version (docx 8 MB)
Who to contact if there is an emergency- PDF version (pdf 2 MB)

More emergency preparedness resources in alternate formats

The National Emergency Management Agency offers a range of emergency preparedness resources in Easy Read, Audio, Large Print, Braille and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).

getready.govt.nz