By Sharyn Devereux-Blum, Director.
At a June conference with a group of like-minded people, we explored the use of language during an emergency response. The question we discussed in depth was – ...
Sea-quake boost for tsunami prediction
A study of slow-motion tremor in tectonic plates is a first for scientists. This study has a big implications for New Zealand’s threat of tsunami and tsunami prediction.
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Wellington accepted into ‘100 Resilient Cities’ programme
Wellington has been accepted into the Rockefeller Foundation global initiative ‘100 Resilient Cities’. The initiative’s goal is to increase the capacity for communities to survive, ...
Devereux-Blum Training & Development Ltd
Since 1998, Devereux-Blum Training & Development Ltd have been training organisations and people in all aspects of the Emergency Management sector. This is over 25 ...
Coordinated Incident Management System – CIMS Planning Function
Planning is the function responsible for overseeing the development of response plans e.g. Action, Long Term, Contingency and Transition Plans. These unit standards are part of the CIMS Building ...
Measuring Preparedness – Do You Know
Regional or National Exercises
If your organisation is involved in a Regional or National sector exercise then we can work with you during the exercise providing professional ‘neutral’ support or we can step into an ...
Response and Recovery teams working together
Planned training and exercises with the Response & Recovery Teams working with CIMS ...
Measuring Emergency Preparedness
Did You Know….. How Do You Measure Your Emergency Preparedness?
We can review/ audit your plans/ procedures and systems you have in place. This can be a yearly or bi-annual review which ...
Exercises & Scenarios
An exercise is a simulation of an emergency situation. Training people who are involved in emergency planning and response is fundamental to an organisation’s ability to manage any emergency. Exercises can be discussion based, tabletop or live.Read More
Services
Devereux-Blum works with a variety of clients nationally to develop their capacity to effectively manage emergencies, consulting on a range of professional matters, including business continuity management.Read More
Quake overhaul targets schools & hospitals
Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith has announced sweeping changes to the Building Act amid predictions in Wellington around earthquake risk.
Equip and Qualify your Wardens
Building Wardens & Floor Wardens play a vital role in organisations. We offer a one day training package for your Wardens incorporating NZQA unit standards. Wardens can gain NZQA qualifications ...
Performance in the Challenge Zone
Developing more confident, adept and resilient leaders during emergency responses our 'Performance in the Challenge Zone' programme is for those people wanting to develop or extend their leadership skills further.
This prgramme includes face to face workshops, video conferencing, 1-1 coaching, work in the workplace and incorporates Level CIMS 5 & 6 unit standards.
We are taking expressions of interest for this training programme, register your interest now to receive further information.
Auckland Tsunami Zones
Access information and maps relating to Tsunami Zones in the Auckland Region .
Click on the areas of the map to find further detailed ...
Event Management
Planning an event involves many aspects, many people and the need for a variety of skills, experience and knowledge. One crucial factor to consider in relation to managing your events is ...
Earthquake Awareness
Earthquake Awareness
This course is designed to give all staff an awareness of the risk of earthquakes within New Zealand and to assist them in their earthquake preparedness within their workplace and homes.
The ...
CIMS Function Manager Roles Levels 4 & 5
Gain recognised NZQA CIMS qualifications by an experienced provider on a four year external evaluation review. CIMS 5 & 6 (Coordinated Incident Management System) unit standards have been ...
Wellington Tsunami Zones
You can access information and maps relating to Tsunami Zones in the Wellington area in the “It’s Easy – Know your tsunami zones” booklet which you can access from the following ...
Dealing with Stress from Disasters
Dealing with Stress from Disasters
Information from Massey University’s School of Psychology on Dealing with Stress arising from Disasters is available, including Factsheets.
Factsheets cover information ...
Business Continuity Recovery
Are you trying to deal with a Business Continuity Recovery issue?
Devereux-Blum may be able to assist you. We have experienced staff who understand the importance of being able to deal quickly and effectively ...
Business Continuity Response
Are you trying to deal with a Business Continuity Response issue?
Devereux-Blum may be able to assist you. We have experienced staff who understand the importance of being able to deal quickly and effectively ...
Google Person Search
Google Person Finder is an open source ...
Staff
Information for Devereux-Blum employees during major emergencies.
This is where we’ll keep Devereux-Blum employees informed during serious emergency situations, like fire, earthquake, tsunami, massive power failure, snow storms or floods that prevent ...
Research Article
This research article on the impacts on organisations and the economy following the February Christchurch Earthquake has useful information and relevance for people regarding issues still being reflected ...
What if…? Planning for the worst case scenario
Reading and considering the learnings from Sharyn’s article which poses the question ‘What if…? Planning for the worst case scenario’ ...
Dogs – Water Requirements
We all know we have to drink fluids to stay hydrated, and perform well. That’s common sense.
But what about the dogs? What do they need to drink, and how do we give it to them?Water is a vital component of cells and body tissue, to the point that mammals are considered ...
Global Reach Associates
Global Reach Associates, as well as providing facititation support for the Earthquake + Natural Hazards NZ business cluster, provide specialist services to individual businesses and ...
Wellington’s Earthquake Prone Buildings
United Future leader Peter Dunne has made public Wellington City Council’s list of 808 earthquake prone ...
Seismic Restraints
Emergency Preparedness Auditing
Need your Emergency Preparedness audited. We offer the following Audit Services:
- Business
Storing Drinking Water
Water is the single most important thing to store in preparation for an emergency. We can live without food for a few days but we cannot live without water. For an emergency we need to store at least ...
CIMS Emergency Advisory Service
We can be contacted during an emergency response to confidentially advise you on your CIMS structure and response as well as subject to availability ...
CIMS Debriefing & Evaluation
We offer CIMS Debriefing & Evaluation Training. We work with you following an emergency response to debrief the team or evaluate your response based on the New ...
Managing High Profile Emergencies
The 7.1 magnitude Canterbury Earthquake on 4 September 2010 created many opportunities for us as the significance of preparing for emergencies was reinforced by mother nature. In recent days we have watched the tragedy unfold in Reefton as the Incident Management Team faced enormous pressures to mount a rescue attempt whilst the experts told them that the environment was too dangerous.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those people affected in both events.
Community Emergency Hubs
Community Emergency Hubs provide a local point within communities where people can go to to seek help or offer help depending on their circumstances following a civil emergency. Previously known as ...
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
This information is from materials created by the Emergency Survival Program (ESP) in 2006 and based on “The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety” in the handbook Putting Down Roots ...
‘Triangle of Life’ advice resurfaces (again)
Many of our course attendees ask us what we think about the triangle of life earthquake advice circulating in cyberspace, originally generated by Doug Copp, a self-professed emergency management expert. ...
Mental Health Needs Following a Disaster
Two recent articles in the news highlight the need to help groups of people following a disaster by sharing techniques to help them with their pain, grief and fears, and to reinforce ...
NZQA External Evaluation & Review
2022 – Report of External Evaluation and Review
Our 2022 NZQA External Evaluation and Review report is now available (see link above). As a Category 1 Training Provider, we are very proud ...
Emergency Text Alerts from WREMO (Wellington Region Emergency Management Office)
Keep in touch and hear about Wellington Emergencies.
You can sign up to get emergency alerts from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) through the Red Cross’ Hazard App, which ...
Safe Camping and Caravaning
Before you know the kiwi mass exodus to the beach or country side will begin. Perhaps you’re going to be getting away from it all on your holiday and live in a tent or a caravan and fire ...
Holiday Preparedness – Avoid Burglaries
It’s the holiday season. In between planning end of year events, Christmas shopping and what to do for the summer break, you need to start thinking about how to make ...
Earthquake Commission
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) was established by the Government in 1945 to provide ...
What’s The Plan Stan
Earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunami, and volcanic eruptions, as well as non-natural hazards such as fires and pandemics, can be frightening because they strike at any time and often without warning.
Understanding ...
Multi-Agency CIMS
Our latest multi-agency CIMS (Co-Ordinated Incident Management System) course brought together people from a range of different organisations.
Building Warden’s Roles & Responsibility
Building Wardens fill an important role within the emergency response of a building’s emergency management structure.
We provide consultancy services to building wardens and deputy building wardens ...
Business Continuity Planning
Business Continuity Planning
Proper protection of any business requires foresight, risk management planning, robust procedures, staff training and regular testing. How important is it to you to ...
Get Ready Get Thru Website
Due to its location and environment, New Zealand faces many potential disasters. In some cases, such as a weather related or volcanic disaster, there may be time for a warning.
But ...
Practice your Rescue Knots
The following video clips demonstrate knots that are used in General Rescue. They are placed here to help you remember ...