Hazards Information

Earthquakes

Learn what to do in the event of an earthquake

Fire

Learn what to do in the event of a fire.

Volcano

Learn what to do in the event of a volcanic eruption.

Pandemic

Learn what to do in the event of a pandemic.

Drought

Learn what to do in the event of a drought.

Tsunami

Do you know what to do in the event of a Tsunami on our district?

Storms and Floods

Our district experiences some big storms and flooding, do you know what to do in an extreme weather event?

Other Hazards

There are other hazards, that although less common, you should be prepared for.

Essential Infrastructure Providers (previously Lifelines) are the utility organisations and companies that provide the essential services to your home and community. We need to be prepared should one or more of these services go out.

Sandbags

Learn how sandbags can protect your property during a flood and what our Council does to provide them in an emergency.

Waikato Regional Council Hazards Portal

This page provides live information on all hazards within the Waikato

Hikurangi Subduction Zone

All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes. We can’t predict when one will happen, but we can protect ourselves and our whānau. Find out what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
In the Thames-Coromandel district, the Hikurangi Subduction Zone is the main threat to the area.

Bird flu

H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b) is a highly contagious viral disease of birds that has been spreading around the world. It has been detected in wild birds in New Zealand.

El Niño

A hot, dry and windy summer is on the cards for Thames-Coromandel. This means greater risk of drought, vegetation fires and water shortages. While we can’t do much about weather, we can take steps now to protect our families, properties and communities.