Instructions for an evacuation
If you are asked to evacuate, the easiest place to go is to friends or whānau/family who live outside the area affected by the emergency. If that isn’t an option, you may be given specific instructions about where to go – for example, to an emergency evacuation centre or to higher ground.
Evacuation is scary, and it’s not a decision that will be taken lightly. You will not be asked to evacuate unless authorities believe your life may be in danger.
What to take with you
Self-evacuate if you feel unsafe.
- Take your grab bag with you if possible, but do not travel into any evacuation zone to collect it if you do not have it with you.
- Take your pets with you when you evacuate – if it is not safe for you, it is not safe for them. Leaving them behind may endanger you, your pets, and emergency responders.
Learn more
- If you need to leave your property, friends and whānau/family may be able to help. You can also contact your local CDEM group for advice about emergency accommodation.
- MBIE’s Temporary Accommodation Service may be set up to provide long term temporary accommodation for people who are not able to return to their homes.
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