What's the Plan, Stan?

Introduction 

What will you do in an emergency? You probably already know to "Drop, Cover and Hold" during an earthquake. But as a citizen of New Zealand, we all need to know more about the six natural hazards that cause emergencies - floods, storms, earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, and landslides. More importantly, we need to know about the six impacts - Stuck at home; Can't get home; Have to evacuate; No power; No water; No phone or internet.

During this virtual field trip to Hawke's Bay, explore the latest and best practice recommended for you and your school during an emergency. This field trip coincides with the 3-year anniversary of the release of the updated "What's the Plan, Stan?" resources for schools.

What's the Plan, Stan? Introduction from LEARNZ on Vimeo.

• Meet Andrew - LEARNZ field trip teacher
  

Location

New Zealand is on the "Pacific Ring of Fire". In our lifetime each of us is likely to experience a major emergency caused by a natural hazard. You might be at home, at school, or on holiday when an emergency strikes so everyone everywhere needs to know what to do.

On this trip during the week of New Zealand Shakeout, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, you will be in the Hawke's Bay. Our islands nation sits across the boundary of two of the world's great tectonic plates so we all can be affected by earthquakes. On this field trip you will also learn more about the risks and impacts of an emergency where you live and what you can do to prepare yourself.

Travel day: Join Andrew and the ambassadors as they make their way to Napier to begin the field trip. During the journey, Andrew takes the chance to photograph and talk about some of the interesting features along the way.

• Read today's diary about the journey from Kerikeri to Napier.
• Ambassador Eddy shares some highlights from his travel day.

Tuesday 15 October

Potential natural hazards in the Hawkes Bay:

• Read today's diary about the science behind some potential natural hazards in the Hawke's Bay.
• Ambassador Eddy shares today's highlights.
• Listen to a recording of this morning's web conference.
• Watch the videos for Tuesday.

Volunteers and first responders for hazard management:

• Read today's diary about the role of emergency services during a natural hazard event.
• Ambassador Eddy talks about his day.
• Listen to a recording of this morning's web conference.
• Watch the videos for Wednesday.

ShakeOut earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi. How schools can prepare for and respond to emergencies:

• Read today's diary about some key parts of emergency preparation and today's ShakeOut drill.
• Ambassador Eddy shares his final words for the field trip.
• Listen to a recording of this morning's web conference.
• Watch the videos for Thursday.

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