As a new research out today has found that Auckland is the least prepared in the country for a natural disaster, Civil Defence reminds that "the possibility of an emergency, whether that be caused by a volcanic eruption, the weather, or man-made disaster should never be dismissed."
Clive Manley, Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Manager, also says "Civil Defence can assist, advise and coordinate, but it is up to the community to accept some responsibility and be prepared. Help may not be available for some days so our individual preparedness could ultimately prove lifesaving."
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