Civil Defence / Emergency Management

Community 2 Apr 2024

The little street that could

The residents of a small Papakura cul-de-sac are making plans for the next time disaster strikes.

Ōrewa is the only location in the Auckland region which has tsunami sirens following the deactivation of sirens at other sites in December 2023.

Council news 25 Mar 2024

Open fire season for mainland Auckland and a change in restrictions for the Hauraki Gulf Islands is now in place.

New modelling shows the area of Tāmaki Makaurau at risk from damaging tsunami waves is less than previously expected.

Be prepared for storms

With summer well and truly upon us, it is timely to remember that the season not only brings sunny days but also the chance of stormy weather.

The Emergency Mobile Alert is the preferred method of notifying the public about dangerous tsunami threats.

Siren testing day is a good prompt for Aucklanders to talk with their whānau about planning for emergencies.