Whakaritea he mahere Make a plan
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and often without warning. Having an emergency plan makes actual emergency situations less stressful while saving precious time.
Make a household emergency plan
A household emergency plan lets each member of the household know what to do in an emergency and how to be prepared in advance.
Talk with your family about what you will do if you can’t get home, are stuck at home or need to leave home in a hurry. Think about the things you need everyday and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them.
Make sure your household emergency plan also lines up with emergency plans for your work, school and other places where you spend a lot of time.
Before you start
Every household is different. Your plan should reflect where you live, who lives with you and who might need your help.
Consider the needs of everyone in your household, including:
Babies and young children need special care and attention in an emergency.
- Do you have nappies, formula, etc. to last three days or more if shops and roads are closed?
- Do you have supplies in a grab bag in case you need to leave in a hurry as well?
Ensure your plan and supplies cater to your whānau who are older or who have disabilities or medical conditions.
- Will anyone in your household need help to evacuate or while stuck at home during an emergency?
- Does anyone rely on mobility or medical devices or other equipment?
- Does anyone rely on prescription medicine?
- Do they have supplies to last three days or more or alternatives if power is not available?
Your animals are your responsibility. Make sure you include them in your emergency planning.
- Do you have food and water to last three days or more?
- Do you have cages or carriers to transport them and keep them safe?
- Do you have someone to collect and look after your animals if you can’t get home?
Get started
Choose the format that works best for you.
1. Online Make a Plan form
2. Make a Plan PDF Template
Fill in the PDF template and save it so you can update it anytime.
Prefer to handwrite? Download and print the PDF template to write.
Get your household ready
Check your local Emergency Plan
Find your top local hazards, key emergency information and local preparedness guidance- all in one place.
Work out what supplies you need
Ensure you have emergency supplies to help you get through an emergency.
Stay Informed
Emergencies can happen at any time, and staying informed is one of the best ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
