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How to survive an earthquake in New Zealand

How to survive an earthquake in New Zealand

New Zealanders are very aware of the possibility of earthquakes, and there’s copious amounts of research and tips available on how to prepare for, and survive, an earthquake.

Here are some basic tips, most of which come from “Get Thru”, a Civil Defense initiative…

How to survive a disaster in New Zealand

How to survive a disaster in New Zealand

Be under no illusions - New Zealand is a dangerous place.

We’re surrounded by volcanoes. We live our lives on top of a fault line. Our latest (minor) earthquake was 2 days ago.

We know this. Civil Defense Department knows this, and works to make the public aware of emergency preparation and survival.

The much-publicized website, “Get Thru”, contains resources and tips on preparing yourself for surviving a natural or man-made disaster.