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Emergency Management

The key activities of the Chatham Islands Council's emergency management role are civil defence, marine oil spills and rural fire. The Council will provide an efficient and effective system of emergency management that minimises the potential effect of all hazards on the community and the environment.

The Civil Defence and Emergency Management Act 2002 imposed statutory obligations to carry out hazard-based risk management in four areas: reduction of risk, readiness for events, response and recovery after an event. Civil Defence training exercises were undertaken, a response team established and a welfare plan is in place. Welfare training has been undertaken by Council staff.

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Rural Fire

The Council is also a Rural Fire Authority under the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977.

Fire Status (updated 21 December 2011)

Fire Notice Warning

Read the fire notice of 21 December 2011 50kB

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 22, (2) of the Forest & Rural Fire Act 1977, that a “Prohibited Fire Status” has been imposed. “Total Fire Ban”

This includes all Rural and Urban areas of the Chatham Islands Council territory. This Notice will come into effect immediately as at 21st December 2011 and shall remain in force until revoked by further notice. Failure to comply with this notice constitutes an offence under Section 61 of the Forest and Rural Fire Act 1977.

No fires may be lit in the open air during the prohibited fire season. The use of gas BBQ’s is permitted; however, camp or hungi’s during this time must have a permit.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the Emergency Management Office.

On Call for Rural Fire is:

Greg Horler DPRFO
3050176 or during an event via VHF HH channel 37 call sign (CIC4)

Michael Nielsen Team Leader
3050407 or via VHF HH channel 37 call sign (CIC2)

Rana Solomon
PRFO 3050005 or via VHF channel 37 call sign (CIC1)