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What mechanisms, if any, are in place to enable the rapid deployment of resources, personnel, and equipment to areas affected by landslides or slips?

Answered Question 1471 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What mechanisms, if any, are in place to enable the rapid deployment of resources, personnel, and equipment to areas affected by landslides or slips?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

The mechanisms to surge personnel, resources and equipment to areas impacted by emergencies are outlined in the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015, Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) handbook, and the Emergency Sector Deployments Directors Guideline.