Tsunami Alert Reminder
12 February 2013
While a tsunami did not eventually hit our shores last Wednesday in the aftermath of the Solomon Islands earthquake, it's still a good reminder to make sure you have a plan in place for your home, together with your flatmates or family.
You can buy a Grab&Go bag from the Council Service Centre or on our website
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Whether it's an earthquake, a tsunami, or another emergency, the requirement are more-or-less the same. You must have the following items:
- Water - a minimum of three litres per person per day, eg a family of four needs at least 36 litres
- Food for three days - eg, long-life milk, cereal, crackers, tinned fish, tinned meat, baked beans, noodles, biscuits, muesli bars, nuts and raisins - and something for your pets
- Essential medications
- Radio and batteries
- Toilet paper, plastic bags, nappies and sanitary items
- Baby wipes (for washing)
- Gas stove/BBQ and a lighter or matches
- First aid kit
- Torch and batteries
- Candles
A good way to make sure you have a lot of the items you need is to buy a Grab&Go kit from our Service Centre on Wakefield Street or you can buy one online:
Prepare for an Emergency - Survival Items
The kit includes items such as a dynamo-powered torch and AM/FM radio with siren, multifunction knife (with a can opener), water purification tablets, some first-aid items and more. Kits cost $69.
For more information on being prepared, including tips on how to develop a household emergency plan, visit:
Wellington Region Emergency Management Office website