the community response plan for all of Whitianga here.

When a natural disaster hits, the community of
Whitianga may need to take care of itself
for up to three days before help can arrive.
A Community Response Plan has been developed
to ensure there are measures in place
to help the community look after itself.
being prepared is the key
Make sure you have an evacuation plan in place, and
your three days worth of supplies (including medicine).
If you have a disability or are elderly, identify a friend or
neighbour who can assist you to get out of harm’s way.
Have a ‘go bag’ ready in case you need to evacuate very
quickly.
Some things you might want to put in your go bag:
Community
Emergency
The plan is designed to:
• Help you to understand the hazards that exist in
Whitianga,
• Let you know what level of risk these hazards pose
to your community,
• Help you to know what you can do to prepare
yourself, and those who depend on you, to survive
through an emergency, and
• Ensure you know the warning signals to evacuate,
and where to evacuate to.
Whitianga
Response Plan
Radio & batteries
Rain poncho
Torch & batteries
Bottle of water
First aid kit
Food & Pet Food
Essential medicine
Copies of important
documents
stay informed
tsunami
If at any stage you consider life or property to be
in danger, call 111 immediately.
When visiting Whtianga, you need to be aware of the
natural signs of a potential tsunami:
Keep up to date with any official warnings by:
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• Signing up for emergency mobile text alerts by texting
TC_DC to 8987 (your mobile service provider standard text message
charges apply)
A violent earthquake that makes it hard to stand up
A vibrating earthquake lasting 1-2 minutes
Sudden tidal changes at the beach or harbour
Loud roaring noises from out at sea
If you experience these, immediately move to an
area above the white line in the map below, or as
far inland as you can.
If you hear a continuous tone siren this is also
a warning of a tsunami.
• Visit tcdc.govt.nz
• Listen to Coromandel More FM 90.3FM, Kool FM
97.9FM, The Breeze 96.7FM, Radio NZ 756AM, or
Newstalk ZB 1080FM
• IF communications are out the latest information and
community messaging will be displayed outside the
Council Office.
WaikatoCivilDefence
@CivilDefenceWKT
civil defence centres
The following buildings are potential Civil Defence
Centres. This is a facility to support people during an
emergency. Listen to the radio or check the display board
outside the council office to see if a centre has been set
up and where.
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St Andrew’s Church
Mercury Bay Area School
Mercury Bay Multi Sports Club
Crossroads Church
Whitianga Town Hall
earthquake
New Zealand is prone to earthquakes.
If an earthquake strikes - Drop, cover, and hold. Once the
shaking stops, move yourself to a place of safety, clear of
buildings and objects.
Remember, an earthquake may have the potential to
cause a tsunami.
storms and flooding
Whitianga is prone to storms that can cause
heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges.
Follow metservice.com or their facebook page for real
time updates, or listen to the radio for severe weather
warnings.