How to prepare and what to do in natural disasters and other adverse events such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, storms, and volcanic eruptions. Find out what help is available for rural communities and individuals.
Support is available if you need help sourcing supplementary feed or grazing for your livestock.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) funds Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Federated Farmers, and other specialist providers to offer feed planning and coordination services.
Adverse events can be:
MPI has 3 classifications for adverse events:
This classification helps the Government decide what recovery help can be made available.
Read about how MPI classifies adverse events
Planning and preparedness can help people get through events and recover more quickly. It's up to you and your community to be as ready as you can be.
How to prepare for an adverse event
Your local Rural Support Trust is a great source of information and support before, during, and after adverse events.
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