What to take with you
Self-evacuate if you ever feel unsafe.
If you are asked to evacuate, please go to friends or whānau/family who live outside the area affected by the emergency.
Take your grab bag with you if possible, but do not travel into any evacuation zone to collect it if you do not have it with you.
Basic supplies to have in a grab bag in case you have to evacuate:
- Torches and batteries.
- Radio (solar, wind up or battery powered).
- Hand sanitiser.
- Cash.
- Copies of important documents (online or paper). You can do this by taking a photo or a scan of an important document on your smartphone.
- Walking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat and hat.
- First aid kit and prescription medicine.
- Water and snack food (remember babies and pets too).
- Chargers for your phone and any other devices you may need. If your car has a 12v power outlet or a cigarette lighter, consider including a USB phone charger which will plug in to it.
Take your pets with you when you evacuate – if it is not safe for you, it is not safe for them. Leaving them behind may endanger you, your pets and emergency responders.
Learn more
- If you need to leave your property, friends and whānau/family may be able to help. You can also contact your local CDEM group for advice about emergency accommodation.
- MBIE’s Temporary Accommodation Service may be set up to provide long term temporary accommodation for people who are not able to return to their homes.
