Hazards relevant to this area
Radio stations
In an emergency or Civil Defence event, we recommend you tune into one of the listed below radio stations to receive up to date messages and information.
Radio Stations
More FM - 100 FM
RNZ National - 101.4 FM & 810 AM
Newstalk ZB - 1395 AM
Oamaru Heritage Radio - 88.3 & 107 FM
Radio Waitaki - 104FM
The Hits - 98.4 FM
The Breeze - 97.6 FM
Volunteers
If you're interested in offering your services as a Civil defence volunteer, there are a number of organisations you can contact.
If you would like to help out in a welfare capacity contact:
The Red Cross: www.redcross.org.nz
The Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.org.nz/about-us/volunteer-with-us
If you would like to help out in an operations capacity, contact:
LandSAR: www.landsar.org.nz
The Red Cross:https://www.redcross.org.nz
About Emergency Management Waitaki
Waitaki District Council is part of the Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group which includes the four other local authorities within the Otago region and the Otago Regional Council. Waitaki District Council Civil Defence Emergency Management is legislated to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to the way significant risks and hazards are managed in our district across the 4R's:
- Reduction
- Readiness
- Response
- Recovery
For information about emergency preparation and planning we recommend you visit www.getthru.govt.nz
Community Response Plans
We are working with communities across the district to develop emergency response plans. These are an important part of helping people understand how to prepare for emergencies, how they can support each other in time of need, and where they can expect to find help. Here are the plans that have been completed so far.
Red Cross Hazard App
Download the New Zealand Red Cross Hazard App (free) from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store: Hazard App
The Hazard App is a free life-saving app for smartphones and tablets. The app helps you identify, prepare and respond to hazards in New Zealand. The app is pre-loaded with information about hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunami, fire, weather, epidemics and biosecurity risks. The Hazard App enables you to receive official emergency warnings and alerts according to your location or the locations of your friends and family.