Kia Takatū te Papanoho Rahi Get Lifestyle Block Ready
Living on a lifestyle block is rewarding but it also means you need to plan differently to be prepared for emergencies. Whether it’s flooding, storms, or fire, having a plan in place protects your family, animals, and property.
Know your risks
Each lifestyle block is unique and so are the risks you may face. Identifying the potential hazards for your property is important. This could include flooding, severe storms, or other weather events. Knowing the risks is the first step in preparing for them.
Use our Hazard Viewer to learn about local hazards that may affect your lifestyle block.
Emergency Preparedness Handbook
Our Lifestyle Block Emergency Preparedness handbook gives you practical information on how to prepare, plan and recover from emergencies.
It gives step-by-step advice on how to make your property more resilient and what to do in specific situations.
Lifestyle Block Emergency Preparedness Handbook - Auckland
Lifestyle Block Emergency Preparedness Handbook - Auckland
Create an emergency plan
An emergency plan is essential for your lifestyle block. Here are some key steps to consider:
- Evacuation routes: Identify safe routes for evacuating your home and property. Know multiple paths in case some are blocked.
- Safe meeting places: Choose a location for your family to gather if you become separated during an emergency.
- Animal care plans: Make arrangements for your animals, including transportation and essential supplies. Ensure you have enough food, water, and care items for your pets and livestock.
- Emergency supplies: Stock up on essential supplies such as food, water, first aid kits, and necessary medications.
Know your neighbours
Being part of your local community helps your emergency readiness. Get to know your neighbours and share your plans with each other.
By working together, you can support one another during emergencies and share valuable resources and ideas.