A fun, festive countdown packed with practical summer safety tips.
Each day shares a simple, easy-to-do action to help you and your whaanau stay safe from storms, heatwaves, fire risks, travel hassles, and other summer emergencies.
Follow along on Facebook or use this short guide to get prepared at your own pace.
Day one
Discuss what your whaanau would do in an emergency. Make a family plan.
Day two
Get the latest weather information from MetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi and ensure your phone can receive Emergency Mobile Alerts.
Day three
Keep at least 3 litres per person per day for 3 days, plus pets’ water. Get prepared.
Day four
Prepare emergency grab bags for home, work, school, and your car — so you’re ready wherever you are. Find out what to pack here.
Day five
Save key phone contacts, including daycare/schools, family, neighbours, council, and emergency lines.
Day six
Know if you’re in a tsunami zone, and plan multiple routes to safety.
Day seven
Stay cool this summer — drink plenty of water, check on elderly neighbours, and keep pets shaded.
Day eight
Heading away? Pack an emergency grab bag for your car. Use the NZTA journey planner to check your route before you go.
Day nine
Be prepared for power outages — keep torches and power banks handy, and unplug electronics during storms.
Day ten
BBQ safely — keep it away from dry grass, never leave it unattended. Check for fire bans before you light a fire this summer: checkitsalright.nz
Day 11
Make sure your furry friends are ready too — have spare pet food and think about how you’d evacuate with your pets if needed.
Day 12
Connect with neighbours and vulnerable people near you before an emergency occurs.