Emergencies
Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency can help you and your family stay safe. Our Civil Defence Emergency Management ensures the safety of people and property by preventing, reducing or overcoming hazards in the Bay of Plenty.
A safe, strong Bay of Plenty, together. Toi Moana, Kia Haumaru, Kia Kaha, Mā Tātau Katoa.
We provide real-time information to our partners, and co-ordinate the monitoring of flood defences, to support the resilience of communities in the Bay of Plenty.
Civil Defence Emergency Management
The role of Civil Defence is to take an integrated approach to emergency management, based on reduction, readiness, response and recovery.
Stay informed
It's important to be notified as soon as possible of any hazards that may affect you. Visit the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence website to find out the different ways you can keep informed.