Dealing with a Disaster when in Sumner

Posted on 19th October 15

Dealing with a Disaster when in Sumner:

The Hub has produced three Brochure which will be available as a source of information for residents.

The Brochures contain valuable information for Sumner Disaster Response Group. We are here to assist in the event of a major disaster by enabling a co-ordinated group with an appropriate structure, volunteers, resources and contacts to cope with being cut off for 5 days.

The Sumner Community Hub will communicate current situation to residents, emergency Resources, Welfare Information, Community Support, Community gathering point.Sumner Gets Ready to Get Thru

1. Get Prepared for an Earthquake- learn about disasters and how to keep safe.

Helpful links: www.getthru.govt.nz/how-to-get-ready/

www.ccc.govt.nz/services/civil-defence/

www.redcross.org.nz

2. Get Prepared for a Pandemic - A Pandemic is an epidemic of infectious disease that spread through human populations across a large region, for example multiple continents or even worldwide.

Helpful links: www.health.govt.nz/our-work/emergency-management/pandemic-planning-and-response

www.gethru.govt.nz/how-to-get-ready/

www.redcross.org.nz/

3. Get Prepared for a Tsunami - know the safest evacuation routes to high ground

Helpful links: www.getthru.govt.nz/how-to-get-read/