Emergency management
During a public health emergency, the Ministry of Health will make announcements on TV, radio, this website and other media and issue instructions on what to do.
For updates and instructions in an emergency, check our home page.
If you need urgent medical attention, phone 111 for an ambulance.
In this section
- Have a plan and be prepared in case you need to stay at home during a pandemic. Read more
- A natural disaster can cause disruption to ordinary services and infrastructure, which can lead to unhealthy conditions developing. To be prepared, you should know how to protect your health during a civil emergency. Read more
- Help understand emotional reactions to crisis and learn ways of coping. Read more
- During an emergency, normal patterns for feeding a baby may be disrupted. The recommendations below will help you ensure your baby receives only the safest fluids. Read more
Resources
Protecting Your Health in an Emergency
Available on HealthEd.
Find out more from the Ministry
Page last updated: 21 February 2013
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