New Plymouth District
Crowned by the iconic Taranaki Mounga this vibrant coastal community is home to nearly 90, 000 residents. New Plymouth can experience storms, flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and also has low lying areas that are at risk to tsunami.
Information during an emergency
During an emergency, information will be available through a number of channels from Taranaki Emergency Management and New Plymouth District Council.
When an emergency affects the district, the New Plymouth District Council will provide information to the community and visitors through a variety of channels, including their website and Facebook. The Council will also use traditional media channels like radio and local newspapers to share information if available.