11. Question No. 11—Emergency ManagementRACHEL BOYACK (Labour—Nelson) to the Minister for Emergency ManagementQuestion No. 11—Emergency Management11. RACHEL BOYACK (Labour—Nelson) to the Minister for Emergency Management: Fakaalofa lahi atu Mr Speaker. What recent reports has he received on the preparedness of New Zealanders for an emergency?Hon KIERAN McANULTY (Minister for Emergency Management): I was recently briefed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the results of the 2022 Annual Disaster Preparedness Survey an independent survey that tracks how prepared Kiwis are for a disaster. The survey is an important reminder to get prepared. It found two in five New Zealanders said they were well prepared for a disaster; one third of us have taken steps to prepare themselves or their households for a disaster in the past 12 months. The results also reflect the cycle of household preparedness spiking after a big event but then tailing off. But there are some positives. The survey showed that Kiwis have a sound understanding of natural disasters and their impacts and that preparing for a disaster is all of our personal responsibility. Most people continue to know what actions they should take in an earthquake or tsunami and over half view disaster preparation as being quite easy. Overall this is a timely reminder to all of us that small steps taken now can help us all when an emergency strikes.Rachel Boyack: What advice does the Minister have for people who see effort and cost as a barrier to getting prepared for an emergency?Hon KIERAN McANULTY: Getting prepared is actually easier than one may think. It just starts with a conversation with your family or your flatmates to just make a plan. What would you do if an emergency strikes when you were not home? What would you do if an emergency strikes and the kids are at school? What is the plan for nana or grandad? Having a plan in place costs nothing but can save a life. [Interruption] I'm really disappointed that the National Party members wish to heckle during something that is so important but nevertheless maybe people at home may wish to see some examples by this Government that getting prepared for an emergency can make a big difference when an emergency strikes. Rachel Boyack: Where can people find information to help them get ready for an emergency?Hon KIERAN McANULTY: New Zealanders can find simple advice and tips at www.getready.govt.nz which has recently been translated into multiple languages and people can also check out their local civil defence group to find out more about plans in their area. You'll find information on what to do when a flood landslip earthquake or tsunami hits—Simeon Brown: What about a by-election?Hon KIERAN McANULTY: —including how to get prepared and things to think about when developing plans. I see Simeon Brown heckling about the next election and a change of Government. That is appropriate because this is about disasters after all.SPEAKER: Order! Order!Rachel Boyack: What else is the Government doing to get Kiwis prepared for an emergency? [Interruption]SPEAKER: No we're going to hear this question in silence thank you. [Interruption] No I want to hear that question.Rachel Boyack: What else is the Government doing to get Kiwis prepared for an emergency?Hon KIERAN McANULTY: NEMA launched its first national tsunami map the Own Your Zone campaign and the Get the Flood Out! campaign earlier this year while continuing to promote the successful Long or Strong: Get Gone campaign. NEMA is also developing a new national preparedness campaign to encourage Kiwis to get ready. At 9.30 a.m. next Thursday we are holding the New Zealand ShakeOut earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. People can join over 580000 participants by signing up now at . This will be occurring during a parliamentary sitting day and I would encourage all members to participate and help spread the word for what to do during an earthquake and a tsunami.