Summary for 2005

Date:Tuesday Dec 20, 2005 at 12:00 a.m.

Title:Auckland welcomes tsunami report

Abstract:The Auckland Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group welcomes the reports released today that look into the risk of tsunami in New Zealand, and our preparedness to deal with one if it were to occur.

Date:Thursday Oct 13, 2005 at 12:00 a.m.

Title:Disasters - be prepared!

Abstract:The Auckland Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and New Zealand Red Cross are urging people to take a few simple steps to be prepared, and as part of National Disaster Reduction Week, today launched a booklet which highlights ways individuals and families can better prepare themselves for an emergency.

Date:Friday Sep 23, 2005 at 12:00 a.m.

Title:Disaster scenarios top of workshop agenda

Abstract:With natural disasters dominating news in the United States lately, it is timely that senior emergency management staff in the Auckland region are meeting to discuss disaster scenarios. Chairman of the Auckland Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, Cr Neil Morrison, says the workshop next Monday (26 September) will look at various scenarios including tsunami and the possible threat of Avian Bird Influenza.