RED
From Monday 24 January, Porirua City is at the red setting of the traffic lights protection framework. This means some changes to the way we work and live, as protections are in place to help minimise the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Find out more
For up to date information about alert levels, community cases, and getting tested visit covid19.govt.nz and health.govt.nz.
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Store extra long-life or non-perishable tinned or dry food, and avoid foods that have to be cooked unless you have a portable cooker or barbeque.
In a major disaster, electricity may not be working so ensure that you have alternative cooking equipment, as you may not be able to use your stove or microwave.
A camping stove or gas or charcoal barbecue is useful to boil water and cook food. Talk to your neighbours about how you can team up in an emergency situation.
If anyone in your house has special requirements you need to consider having extra supplies for:
If food packaging doesn't have a clear "best before" or "use by" date, write the purchase date on the package with a permanent marker.
Things like tinned food, dried fruit and rice have a shelf life of about 2 years. Remember to use old stock first, and replace expired items.
Ready to eat canned/bottled food
Dried and long life food (don't forget to store extra water for cooking these!)
Drinks
Baby supplies
Pet food
Toiletries/cleaning products
