Emergency Management Southland has an important role in delivering support to the community in times when it is needed most.
Southland’s geology, geography and climate can, and do, expose us to hazards whether they are natural or man-made.

Will you be prepared for a significant emergency? This website is a tool intended to provide up-to-date information on emergencies when they happen, what to do in an emergency and how you best can prepare yourself and your family.

What is Emergency Management Southland?

Emergency Management Southland is a stand-alone entity who, on behalf of the four councils in Southland, deliver their responsibilities for Civil Defence Emergency Management under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 to the Southland community.

Civil Defence Emergenc Management delivery is enhanced through a series of partnerships between many different organisations: the councils, emergency services, community agencies and the wider community.

You can find out more about Civil Defence Emergency Management here on the About Us page.

Who to contact in an emergency?

For every-day emergencies (such as fires, car crashes, accidents etc), dial 111 and request whichever emergency service can best respond to you, Fire Service, Police or Ambulance.

If your home is directly threatened by flooding, storms, gales or other natural phenomenon, dial 111. If the threat is more general, you are likely to receive instructions over the radio or possibly television. We encourage you to listen to your local radio station or watch your local television channel.

Resources

As well as the information you will find on this website there are other helpful resources available.

Emergencies like earthquakes, tsunami, floods and storms can strike at any time, sometimes without warning. All emergencies have the potential to cause disruption, damage property and take lives. So it is vital that you prepare now to protect yourself, your family, home, business and community.

The information in the Get Ready Get Thru website will show you how to get ready, so you'll get through.

What's the plan Stan is a Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management initiative for primary and intermediate schools featuring Stan the dog and five children – Dan, Ana, Frankie, Matt and Beth. What's The Plan Stan seeks to improve awareness and understanding of the hazards we face in New Zealand. It also promotes emergency preparedness in primary and intermediate schools by providing teachers and students with the knowledge and skills to act in a safe manner when an emergency occurs.