Stronger Together: D4H & Emergency Management in New Zealand

Robin was joined by Luci Swatton and Andrew Howe, two experienced Emergency Management Advisors from New Zealand. They shared their insights into the important work done by the Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Group and the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, including their processes for preparing, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. Luci and Andrew also discussed their experiences with D4H and how they've achieved improved standardization, interoperability, and efficiency since both agencies began utilizing the same emergency management software system. Additionally, we were  joined by Emma Newberry to hear all about AF8, an award-winning program of scientific modeling, coordinated response planning, and community engagement, designed to build resilience to the next Alpine Fault earthquake.