About Palmerston North City
The largest urban centre in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, Palmerston North City is home to about 95,000 people. A national educational and economic hub, Palmerston North serves as a key location for the region and the lower North Island.
The city can experience storms, flooding and earthquakes. Being landlocked, there is no risk of tsunami.
Information during an emergency
During an emergency, information will be available through a number of channels from Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management and Palmerston North City Council.
Palmerston North City Council will provide information to the community and visitors through a variety of channels, including their website and Facebook. Palmerston North City Council will also use traditional media channels like radio and local newspapers to share information.
Stay Informed
Learn how you can stay informed during an emergency in your part of the Manawatū-Whanganui Region.
