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Civil Defence / Emergency Management
Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place Sunday 14 June
Your mobile phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this Sunday, but don’t be alarmed – it’s a test.
Auckland’s emergency response space ‘stronger together’ after successful AEM-led preparedness forum
Participants had the opportunity to kōrero and share knowledge, and hear from other emergency sector experts.
Cyclone Vaianu updates
Auckland has fared well over the past few days during Cyclone Vaianu, with all weather warnings that were in place for Auckland including Aotea Great Barrier Island, now expired.
Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu
AEM is advising all Aucklanders to prepare now for the incoming weather.
Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 5 April
"No action is required from the public and there’s no cause for alarm during the testing."
Tāmaki Makaurau weather: stay up to date and take care
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear down on the region.
More funding, more impact:
$1m boost to power up community climate action and emergency preparedness across Auckland
ShakeOut drill 2025 a chance to prepare for a real-life earthquake
New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi takes place this Thursday 16 October at 9.30am.
Aucklanders urged to get emergency ready this daylight saving weekend
Investing a little time in emergency preparedness now can make a big difference in keeping you safer and less stressed when an emergency happens.
Auckland Council building tsunami resilience
“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."
Tsunami advisory now lifted
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.
Heavy rain expected
Aucklanders asked to plan ahead for a gusty day and rainy Friday commute
Aucklanders are being asked to plan ahead for a rainy commute home with this morning’s wintery weather to continue throughout the day and much of tonight.
Council backs locals to tackle flooding in Kumeū
Auckland Council opens flood resilience work to Kumeū contractors.
Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere
Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.
Auckland Council removing barriers for disabled people before and during emergencies
Councillor Sharon Stewart says it’s important the needs of all Aucklanders are planned for so that no one is disadvantaged when an emergency or natural disaster hits the region.
Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June).
