Prepare for emergencies before they happen. On this page you will find information, documents and links to other sites which will assist you in preparing and planning for emergencies.
Why Plan?
We can either sit back and wait for something bad to happen to us or we can think about the possibility and reduce the effects of the emergency when it does occur. You plan all the time now. For example, when you drive a car or ride a bicycle you plan the route. You plan for mishaps by wearing a safety belt or a cycle helmet.
It makes good sense to plan for emergencies too. We should plan for them to occur when we are at home, work or school.
At Home:
Are You Ready?
For some years the Timaru District has provided information books to help people prepare for disasters. This year we have produced our 4th version, with a lot more emphasis on helpful tips and links to websites and other agencies for more information.
This provides current advice on a variety of hazards, including the Alpine Fault Magnitude 8 (AF8) earthquake. The advice reinforces the ideas that people are likely to be isolated, without immediate help and needing to be self-sufficient for a week or more.
There are lots of things that individuals, families and communities can do to prepare themselves for those disasters, but many still don’t know where to start. This book makes it easier for people to survive disasters and cope with the aftermath. There are simple tips and tricks on the main hazards we experience in Timaru, what supplies you would need and how to prepare to communicate with your family and others. This version also makes it easier to understand what agencies are there to assist in your recovery with the use of QR codes to take you straight to their websites.
At Work:
Emergency planning for businesses is as important as planning for emergencies at home. It will not only ensure your own and your staff's safety but means you are able to carry on business after an event. Know and understand the hazards which you may be subject to.
At School:
All educational establishments have clear requirements to plan for emergencies under the Education Act. Because pre schools and schools are responsible for the care of other people's children it is important their planning is thorough.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2024