Emergency Planning and Response
Diseases outbreaks, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters can happen without warning and when we least expect.
In an emergency Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service may be called upon to provide advice on:
- Water quality
- Food safety
- Refuse disposal
- Sewage disposal
- Spills
- Pests
- Disease prevention and control measures
- Burials
Toi Te Ora Public Health Service has identified possible emergency scenarios and has prepared contingency plans.
Check out the resources below.
- Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu information and advice
- Protecting your health in an emergency
- Storing water in an emergency
- Public Education Tool Kit
- Preparing you and your family for a disaster
For more information go to Ministry of Civil Defence and Ministry of Health or contact us.
