Knowing what to do in the event of a disaster can help to keep you and your family safe.
Visit the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Managemen (CDEM) Group on ways to be warned and stay informed in the event of a natural disaster.
NOTE: If you have felt an earthquake that lasts longer than one minute, or shaking intense enough that standing up is difficult, don't wait for official warnings - seek higher ground or head farther inland now.
Emergency Updates
Keep up to date with the latest information by listening to the radio or the following websites and social media pages
- National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Website | NEMA Facebook | NEMA Twitter
- Tune in to Radio 1XX - 90.5FM Whakatāne | 1242AM Whakatāne | 92.9FM Ōhope Beach | Listen Online
- Emergency Management Bay of Plenty Website | Check the Emergency Management Bay of Plenty Facebook page »
- Check the Whakatāne District Council Facebook page »
You can also get useful emergency information through the following links:
- MetService website and Facebook for weather outlooks, watches and warnings
- Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website and Facebook for traffic and travel information
- Bay of Plenty Regional Council Live Monitoring for rivers, lakes, tidal, rainfall, meteorological and air quality throughout the Bay of Plenty
- GeoNet for geological hazard information
- For electrical and telecommunications disruption updates, you will need to get in touch with your supplier.
Be prepared for natural disasters
It's important to be prepared ahead of time for natural disasters. The Whakatāne District is prone to several natural disasters, such as tsunami, volcanic disasters and severe weather events. In some cases, there may be time for a warning, but some natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, can strike without warning.
That's why it's important to make a plan with your family/ whānau /flatmates/friends to get through an emergency.