estuary, or river, you may also be in a tsunami evacuation zone. Check your local Emergency Readiness and Response Plan or visit Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) to understand the risks in your area. https:// www.aucklandemergencymanagement. govt.nz/your-local/local-board-plans/ Make a household plan A household plan helps your whānau know what to do in an emergency. It should include key contacts, where supplies are kept, what to do if services are disrupted, and where to go if you need to evacuate. https://www. aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/ get-prepared/get-home-ready/make-aplan/ Talk together about: • • What emergencies could happen • • How you will stay safe • • Where you will go if you can’t get home • • How you will communicate if phones or internet aren’t working Include children, older people, people with disabilities, and pets. Visit AEM to create or download your plan. Keep emergency supplies Keep enough supplies at home for at least three days. Most items are things you already have, just keep them together in one easy-to-access place. Don’t forget your pets. https://www. aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/ get-prepared/get-home-ready/emergencysupplies/Your supplies should include: , ,Water , ,Long-lasting food , ,Radio and torches , ,Power bank , ,First aid kit , ,Medications , ,Toilet paper and sanitation supplies , ,Cooking supplies , ,Gloves and basic safety gear It’s time to talk emergencies: check your supplies, make a plan, and make sure everyone knows what to do. 12 Page
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