MDHB News

Emergency Planning

Emergency management ensures communities can effectively respond to disasters and other unplanned events and recover from them efficiently.

As a critical service, community healthcare facilities and services need clearly defined, documented and practiced business continuance and emergency response plans that contribute to the overall resilience of communities in the face of a disaster.

The MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) Emergency Planning Team work with the whole of the district, from Palmerston North Hospital staff, to community health providers providing planning, advice and coordination.

For information on what is happening in MDHB emergency planning see our Health Emergency Management Newsletters

Community Health Provider Emergency Planning

Emergency management is about ensuring communities can effectively respond to disasters and other unplanned events and recover from them efficiently.
Pandemic Planning

A Pandemic - It's not a matter of if, but when. Find out how MDHB is planning for a pandemic and what you can do to be prepared.

Current Ministry of Health Alert Status: CODE WHITE.
Public Health Emergency Management & Response

In preparation for civil defence or other emergencies MidCentral Health’s Public Health Service develops plans and procedures to reduce the impact on public health. These plans are developed for both MidCentral's region (Palmerston North, Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua) and the good health Wanganui region.
Emergency Planning Links

Links and further information on Emergency Management from around the world. For Pandemic specific information see our Pandemic Planning site.