Te Whakarite I Ngā Marae Marae Ready

Every marae faces different risks depending on its location and surroundings.
Understanding these risks helps you plan for potential outcomes.

The Marae Emergency Preparedness Plan supports whānau, hapū, and iwi to think through possible impacts and who could help in an emergency.

Work through the plan to identify risks and decide what your marae will do.

A marae emergency plan is developed by the marae, for the marae.
It helps everyone understand their role and how to work together during an emergency.

Plan outline

• Who provides leadership and makes decisions
• How to communicate with whānau and emergency services
• How the marae may support people during an emergency
• Evacuation and safety arrangements

Make sure the plan is written down, shared with key people, and kept up to date.

Preparedness is about being ready in practical ways.

• Identify people with key skills and those who may need extra support
• Know how to manage utilities and keep buildings safe
• Have basic emergency supplies such as water, food, first aid, and communication tools

Being prepared before an emergency helps marae respond quickly and support their community when it matters most.