Civil Defence and Emergency

• Civil Defence in the Taupo District

  The aim of Civil Defence Emergency Management is to ensure the safety of people, property and the environment.

• Be prepared

  A disaster could strike at any time - learn about the things you can do to be prepared.

• Civil Defence emergency response team

  Find out about our Emergency Response Team and how you can become a member.

• Emergency mobile alert

  Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies sent by authorised emergency agencies to mobile phones.

• Emergency products

  We stock a range of emergency supplies so the community can access useful tools that will come in handy during an emergency.

• Volcanic activity and hazards

  Find out more about Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro volcanic activity.

• What to do in an emergency

  Knowing what to do during and after emergencies will help keep you and your loved ones safe.