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CIVIL
DEFENCE - SUPPORT AGENCIES |
New Zealand
Police
In an emergency / disaster
situation:
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The emergency services may not be in
a situation to offer immediate help.
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Normal services such as electricity,
gas, water, telephone, transport etc. may also be disrupted.
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You should plan for your family to
be self sufficient for 3 days.
Neighbourhood Support
groups
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Have you a neighborhood support
group in your immediate area? |
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If not, get to know your
neighbors and set one up. |
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Get to know the skills of people
in your neighborhood who may be able to help - e.g. nurse / tradesman etc.
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Get to know what resources exist
in your neighborhood, e.g. chainsaws, boats, motorcycles, gas BBQ's, gas heaters
etc. |
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Arrange for authorized people to
collect your children from school and give this list to the school. |
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Establish a meeting point in the
event of your house being unusable or your family separated. |
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Establish a means of
communicating with family who get separated. |
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Keep family valuables (including
documents) readily available in case of hurried evacuation. |
For further information
on forming a neighbourhood support group, contact you
nearest Police Station
New
Zealand Fire Service
Be wise - be prepared. Before
you have a fire make sure that you have:
- A Smoke Alarm installed in Your Home
- A Fire Extinguisher in Your Home (and do you
know how to use it?)
- An Exit Drill Planned for Evacuation of Your
Family
Everyone should know about it and practice it
regularly!
Do you and your family know how to:
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Stop, Drop and Roll
(if your clothes should
catch fire) |
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Crawl Low in Smoke
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Touch a Door
to check it for Heat (do not open hot doors)
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Call the Fire Service
on 111 (seek neighbours help if your telephone is not
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During the fire:
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Alert everyone of the
fire |
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Get everyone out of
your home and stay out |
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Close Doors on the way
out |
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Dial 111 from a safe
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IMPORTANT
ALWAYS DIAL 111 FOR
FIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE
For further information contact your
local Fire Service
St Johns
Ambulance Service
The Aims of First Aid Are:
- To Preserve Life
- To Prevent Further Harm
- To Promote Recovery
Do You Have:
- A Current First Aid Certificate
- An Up to Date First Aid Manual
- A Good First Aid Kit
- Enough Medicines for 3 Days
Important in an emergency:
- Personal Safety First Help
- Yourself and Family Assist Your
- Neighbours
- Seek Help
- Stay Calm
DIAL
111 AND ASK FOR AMBULANCE
For further
information contact your Local Order of St John
Medical
Information
PREPARE FOR ANY
EMERGENCY BY
Having a three day supply of:
| Prescribed medications
(wherever possible). |
| Drinking water, (allow
3 liters per person per day). |
| Food Personal hygiene
items (e.g. soap, toothbrushes, etc.). |
| Ensuring the family's
immunizations are up to date (e.g. Tetanus / diphtheria). |
| Having some large
plastic bags on hand (can be used for keeping dry or warm, and for lining waste
buckets). |
| Having clothing for
all weathers (e.g. the summer sun, and the winter cold/rain). |
During an emergency
| Follow the health
advice which will be broadcast by your local radio station. |
| Use your stored food
and drinking water. |
| Only drink other water
if it is recommended by health authorities. |
| Do not use or flush
toilets if the drains are damaged. |
| Make and use a
temporary toilet outdoors or use a lined plastic bucket. |
| Plastic bags of toilet
and other waste can be tied and safely stored for later collection. |
| Perishable waste can
be buried protect all waste from animals and insect pests.
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For further information contact your
local Hospital or Environmental Health Office
Civil Defence
- Know what to do in any emergency (flood, storm,
earthquake, chemical spill, etc.)
- Find out what can be done to reduce the effects
of these hazards.
- Know where your nearest Civil Defence Emergency
Center is located (to either give or receive help).
- Get to know your neighbors (they will be your
first source of help. Know those who may need your help.)
- Prepare a family emergency plan.
(List tasks for those who are at home when a disaster occurs, e.g. turning off
electricity and water, if necessary.)
- Have a Survival Kit at home, (water, food,
medical needs, radio, torch, batteries, etc.)
- Get to know the sound of the Civil Defence
warning sirens. (They alert you to turn on and listen to your radio
to receive emergency instructions and information.)
- Prepare a plan to reunite your family if you get
separated by the emergency.
- Learn First Aid and Basic Life Support
techniques.
- Don't forget to include for the care of your
pets in your emergency planning.
PLAN TO HAVE UP TO 3 DAYS
EMERGENCY
SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. |
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