AN EXHIBITION EXPLORING A HYPOTHETICAL ERUPTION OF MT. TARANAKI WILL YOU SURVIVE THE NEXT ERUPTION? Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont is a The last major eruption of Taranaki occurred stratovolcano of alternating layers of lava around 1755, and it is estimated that the flows and ash deposits. It stands at 2,518m volcano has erupted over 160 times in the last in Egmont National Park and is the second 36,000 years. There are no indications that highest mountain in the North Island. It Mt. Taranaki is about to erupt, however, its is the dominant landmark towering over a unbroken geological history of activity tells us district of fertile, pastoral land with a bounty it will in the future. of resources ranging from oil to iron-sand to Mt. Taranaki is well monitored by the groundwater. GeoNet project, and dormant volcanoes like Mt. Taranaki is part of a volcanic chain that Taranaki almost always demonstrate unrest includes the Kaitake and Pouakai Ranges, before an eruption starts, with warning Paritutu, and the Sugar Loaf islands. periods likely to range between days to months. BEFORE THE ERUPTION Find out about the volcanic risk in your community. Ask your local council about emergency plans and how they will warn you of a volcanic eruption. ICAO AVIATION VOLCANO NEW ZEALAND VOLCANIC ALERT LEVEL SYSTEM COLOUR CODE Volcanic Alert Level Volcanic Activity Most Likely Hazards Volcano is in normal, non- Major volcanic eruption Eruption hazards on and beyond volcano* eruptive state or, a change 5 from a higher alert level: Moderate volcanic eruption Eruption hazards on and near volcano* GREEN Volcanic activity is considered 4 to have ceased, and volcano reverted to its normal, non- ERUPTION 3 Minor volcanic eruption Eruption hazards on and near vent* eruptive state. Volcanic unrest hazards, potential for Moderate to heightened volcanic unrest eruption hazards Volcano is experiencing signs 2 of elevated unrest above known Minor volcanic unrest Volcanic unrest hazards background levels or, a change UNREST 1 from a higher alert level: Volcanic environmental hazards Volcanic activity has decreased No volcanic unrest YELLOW (see explanation below) significantly but continues to be 0 closely monitored for possible renewed increase. AN ERUPTION MAY OCCUR AT ANY LEVEL, AND LEVELS MAY NOT MOVE IN SEQUENCE AS ACTIVITY CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY. Volcano is exhibiting heightened unrest with Eruption hazards depend on the volcano and eruption style, and may include explosions, ballistics an increased likelihood of (flying rocks), pyroclastic density currents (fast moving hot ash clouds), lava flows, lava domes, landslides, eruption or, volcanic eruption is ORANGE underway with no or minor ash ash, volcanis gases, lightning, lahars (mudflows), tsunami, and/or earthquakes. emission (the ash-plume height Volcanic unrest hazards occur on and near the volcano, and may include steam eruptions, volcanic is specified if possible). gases, earthquakes, landslides, uplift, subsidence, changes to hot springs, and/or lahars (mudflows). Volcanic environment hazards may include hydrothermal activity, earthquakes, landslides, volcanic Eruption is forecasted to be imminent with significant gases, and/or lahars (mudflows). emission of ash into the *Ash, lava flow, and lahar (mudflow) hazards may impact areas distant from the volcano. atmosphere likely or, eruption RED is underway with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere (the ash-plume This system applies to all of New Zealand’s volcanoes. For more information, see geonet.org.nz/volcano height is specified if possible). for alert levels and current volcanic activity, gns.cri.nz/volcano for volcanic hazards. AN EXHIBITION EXPLORING A HYPOTHETICAL ERUPTION OF MT. TARANAKI ERUPTION ZONES ALERT! • Practice your evacuation plan with family. GREEN ZONE YELLOW ZONE • Develop a Household Emergency Plan. It is considered that this zone is This zone is not generally at risk from life • Keep Emergency Survival items for your generally sheltered from volcanic threatening hazards. It will however be home as well as a portable getaway kit. activity except for ash fall. People in this subjected to varying degrees of ash deposits. The zone will be a little uncomfortable but this need to evacuate this area will be determined zone is survivable. by the severity of the eruption and its disruptive People in this zone will need to demonstrate effects. This zone will be survivable, but individual and community resilience and conditions will be uncomfortable. PREPARE manage response and recovery activities. A SURVIVAL KIT ORANGE ZONE RED ZONE This zone includes the area over This zone, including Egmont National which significant ground based Park, comprises the area most at risk from flows could extend. Orange Zone will be life threatening hazards. People who remain in There are things you can do to evacuated in anticipation of a significant this zone are unlikely to survive. local eruption once the evacuation of minimise the impact on your Tongapōrutu health before disaster strikes. Red Zone is underway. Some people who Put together an emergency remain in this zone may not survive. food survival kit now. Waiiti Include the following items to last at least three days: Waitara Urenui Bell Block • canned and/or dried food – luncheon, Ngāmotu meat, ham, fish, fruits, vegetables, cereals, New Plymouth Lepperton tea, coffee, powdered soup, salt, sugar, Ōakura sweets, biscuits, a can opener Pūrangi • a primus/portable gas cooker or Inglewood barbeque to cook on Ōkato Pukeiti Rātāpiko • eating equipment – utensils, knives, pots, Wārea cups, plates, bowls, matches, lighters • bottled water – 3 litres per person per day, Pungarehu Mount Midhurst or 6 to 8 large plastic soft-drink bottles of Tok o Rāhotu Taranaki water per person per day Stratford • bottled water – 1 litre for washing food Ōaonui and cooking each meal, washing dishes Mangamingi Kaponga and washing yourself Ōpunake Eltham • milk powder or UHT milk. Auroa Kapuni Pīhama Manaia Normanby Hāwera CHECK Mokoia YOUR SURVIVAL KIT Manutahi Kākaramea Pātea Check and renew food and Waverley water every year, including medication. If you have babies or children, make sure they have enough suitable food. If you live in a flood-prone area, keep your food WHEN AN ERUPTION THREATENS: survival kit above the likely reach of flood water. http://getthru.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/ Listen to your radio stations as emergency management officials will GRG-Checklist.pdf be broadcasting advice for your community and situation This template includes Household Emergency Plan and Household Emergency Checklist. The plan should be completed by all members of a Radio New Zealand National 101.2FM/918AM household. The checklist should be prepared Newstalk ZB 96.4FM/1053/1323AM before any emergency. Getaway Kits are essential The Hits 90FM for evacuation. More FM 93.2FM Radio Live 89.2FM Include your pets and livestock in your emergency plan. AN EXHIBITION EXPLORING A HYPOTHETICAL ERUPTION OF MT. TARANAKI THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL MEDIA OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO ALERT AND PROVIDE HELPFUL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC OF ANY EMERGENCY WITHIN THEIR REGION. 1. EMERGENCY MOBILE ALERT What are Emergency Mobile Alerts? Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies sent by authorised emergency agencies to capable mobile phones. The alerts are designed to keep people safe and are broadcast to all capable phones from targeted cell towers. The alerts can be targeted to areas affected by serious hazards and will only be sent when there is a serious threat to life, health, or property, and in some cases for test purposes. ACTION! If you get an alert, read the message and take it seriously. It will tell you what the emergency is and what to do. • Put your emergency plan into action. • If you have a disability or need assistance, 2. THE HAZARD APP make contact with your support network and keep informed of civil defence advice. The Hazard App will help you and your family prepare for and respond to hazards in • Put all machinery inside a garage or shed, New Zealand. The app is a vital tool to help you get through emergencies and receive or cover with large tarpaulins to protect disaster alerts. them. • Bring animals and livestock into closed In New Zealand we know disasters can strike anytime, anywhere and affect anyone. The Hazard shelters to protect them from volcanic ash. App is a free, convenient way to be ready for emergencies. Being prepared for hazards helps save • Protect sensitive electronics and do not lives. Educate and empower yourself, and your family and friends to be ready in an emergency. uncover until the environment is totally ash-free. IDENTIFY HAZARDS. • Check on friends and neighbours who may The Hazard App can help you identify, prepare for and respond to hazards in New Zealand. The require special assistance. app is pre-loaded with information about hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunami, fire, • Close doors and windows. weather and biosecurity risks. • Place damp towels at door thresholds REDUCE RISK. and other draft sources. Tape draughty The app will guide you through preparing an emergency response kit and plan what to do during windows. an emergency and give you step-by-step information to help you recover. This pre-loaded content • Cover open fireplaces. means you have instant access to all information, even without cell phone reception or an internet • Disconnect drainpipes/downspouts from connection – anytime, anywhere. gutters to stop drains clogging. If you use a rainwater collection system for your water STAY INFORMED. supply, disconnect the tank. You will receive alerts from New Zealand’s participating alerting authorities • If you have any lung or breathing issues eg. via the app. Alerts are targeted to specific geographic locations. You will have asthma stay inside and avoid unnecessary control over the locations, types of hazard and level of alerts that you receive exposure to ash. through the app. You’ll only get alerts for the locations you choose to monitor.