Only 1 in 5 Households Prepared for a Natural Disaster
October 27, 2022
In the 2021 General Social Survey, 21 percent of people lived in a household that met the requirements for basic emergency preparations, Stats NZ said today.
Basic preparations are enough food and water for three days and a household emergency plan in case of a natural disaster.
Thirteen percent of people lived in a household that didn’t meet any of the requirements for basic emergency preparations.
“Many households are unprepared for a natural disaster such as an earthquake, flood, or tsunami,” wellbeing and housing statistics manager Sarah Drake said.
“While most households had enough food, only around half had enough water. In the event of a disaster, households should have enough water for three days, which is at least 9 litres for each person.”