Know what to do - before you have to do it! 

Emergency Planning for yourself and your family
Imagine disaster strikes; your partner is at work and your kids are at school.  Does everyone know how to keep safe and where to reunite?  Some simple planning will help to make this situation a little less stressful.  This section includes heaps of great ideas to help you make sure you and your family are safe.  >> read more

Emergency Planning and your car
You could be driving your car when a disaster strikes.  This section provides some simple tips for keeping safe while driving.  It also explains how your car could be your lifeline. >> read more

Emergency Planning for people with disabilities
If you have a disability, it could be harder to cope if disaster strikes; but a bit of planning will make sure you can protect yourself and your family.  This section provides good advice and a simple checklist to help you be prepared. >> read more

Emergency Planning for pets
Your pets are part of the family too.  In the event of an emergency, your pets will be frightened and may hide; they may even get lost or become trapped.  This section provides some simple planning tips that may save your pets life if disaster strikes.  >> read more

Emergency Planning for businesses
A disaster could cause serious harm to your business.  Preparing ahead will help to reduce the aftershock for your staff, premises and facilities.  This section has lots of useful information on how to minimise downtime and speed up the recovery process for your business.  >> read more

Hazards in the Queenstown Lakes District
Our beautiful district is prone to a number of different natural hazards, from flooding to earthquakes.  One of the best ways to be prepared is to understand the types of disaster you might encounter.  Use this section to get the information you need.  >> read more

Contact details (When you can’t speak)
Your cell phone can be a lifeline during times of crises. The ICE method (..In Case of Emergency) is recognised worldwide and could help save your life.  This section explains how to implement this simple method.  >> read more