Civil Defence Emergency Management
Everywhere you are in Otago, we’re there too. Our staff are based in every district, helping our communities cope with emergencies by understanding the local hazards and preparing to work together in times of adversity.
The key risks identified in Central Otago’s hazardscape are earthquake, flood, severe weather and snow events, landslides, wildfire and transport/hazardous material incidents. Localised community response planning is a key focus of civil defence and emergency management arrangements in Central Otago.