Saturday, December 14, 2019 | 09:08 AM
Police and Navy divers are continuing to search the water near Whakaari / White Island today, to locate missing victims. Work continues, to identify those who have been recovered, and support the injured and their families.
Disasters Happen! The good news is it’s easy to make sure you and the people and things you care about, are ready.
Get Ready
There are many different ways you can stay informed about what is happening before, during and after an event. Sign up for text alerts and find out more about our suite of alerting tools.
Stay Informed
Download the Hazard App to help you and your family prepare for and respond to hazards in New Zealand. The app is a vital tool to help you get through emergencies and get disaster alerts.
In New Zealand we know disasters can strike anytime, anywhere and affect anyone. The Hazard App is a free, comprehensive and convenient way to be ready for emergencies. Being prepared for hazards reduces our vulnerability to them and helps save lives. Educate and empower yourself, your family and friends to be ready in an emergency.
The Hazard App can help you identify, prepare for and respond to hazards in New Zealand. The app is pre-loaded with information about hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunami, fire, weather and biosecurity risks.
The app will guide you through preparing an emergency response kit and plan, what to do during an emergency and give you step-by-step information to help you recover. This pre-loaded content means you have instant access to all information, even without cell phone reception or an internet connection – anytime, anywhere.
Find out more about the Hazard App at https://www.redcross.org.nz/what-we-do/in-new-zealand/disaster-management/hazard-app/
