In some emergencies, we may open an official Civil Defence Centre to provide information and services. As it is impossible to predict the effects of an emergency and our community's subsequent needs, we decide where to open a Civil Defence Centre when an emergency occurs. We will choose a safe location that is best placed to meet the needs of those most effected. This is likely to be a venue such as a community centre, hall or sports facility. We have some pre-identified locations, but those located at a school or in a high-risk area will be reviewed for their suitability, so this list may change in the future.
If there is threat to life or property dial 111
If it is safe to stay at your home, this is the best place to be
If you need to evacuate or can’t get home, go to friends and whānau in a safe area
If you need assistance or information listen to the radio or visit the HB Emergency Facebook page.
After any disaster, people want to help those in need. The community will naturally come together for company, to share stories about their experience, find out information, offer support to those who need it, and look for assistance. Some communities will establish their own community-led centres in a place that makes sense to them (it might be a marae, church or even the rugby club) and work together to meet the needs of their communities. They will be opened and run by people like you. Letting Civil Defence know what you are doing and if you need help or advice ensures we are able to support communities when they are looking after people and their animals following an emergency.
| Name | Address | Notes |
| Aramoana Beach , Aramoana Rural Fire Shed | 20-80 Shoal Beach Road, Aramoana | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Argyll School | 1071 Argyll Road Otane-Te Onepu | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Ashley Clinton Hall | Makaretu Road, Ashley Clinton | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Blackhead Beach camp | 14 Mchardy Place, Blackhead | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Camp Wakarara | 2 N Block Rd, Ongaonga | A centre may be established by the community depending on the even |
| Elsthorpe School Hall | 25 Kenderdine Road, Elsthorpe, Hawke's Bay | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Farm Road Waiwhero Station | 1436 Farm Road, Waipukurau-Oueroa | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Flemington Hall | Rotohiwi Road, Flemington | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Hatuma ‘Misty Flats’ | 767 Hatuma Road | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Kairakau Beach Hall | 1229 Kairakau Road, Kairakau Beach | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Mangakuri Beach 4295 | Black Dog Cottage, Mangakuri Beach, Kairakau | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event. |
| Mangaorapa Homestead | 631 Te Uri Road, Porangahau | Initial community meeting point. Depending on event, a centre may be established elsewhere. |
| Omakere School | Omakere School, Long Range Road, Omakere | Hawke's Bay A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Ongaonga School | Mill Street, Ongaonga | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Otane School | Higginson Street, Otane | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Patangata Tavern | 1204 Elsthorpe Rd, Otane 4277 | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Porangahau Beach Camp | Beach Road, RD 1, Porangahau | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Porangahau Village Hall | Abercromby Street | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Pourerere Beach | 1/3382 Pourerere Road, Omakere | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Pukehou School | 174 State Highway 2 | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Takapau Health Centre | 60 Charlotte Street, Takapau | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Tikokino Fire Station | Murchison Street, Tikokino | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
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Waipawa Town Hall |
Kennilworth Street, Waipawa | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Waipukurau Memorial Hall | Waipukurau Memorial Hall | River Terrace Civil Defence Centre |
| Wallingford Hall | Bush Road | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Wanstead Glen Innis Station | 1494 Porangahau Road, RD 4, Waipukurau | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event |
| Whangaehu Beach Hawkes Bay Revival Camp | 409 Whangaehu Road | A centre may be established by the community depending on the event. |
| Name | Address | Notes |
| Church of Latter Day Saints | Heretuanga Street West, Hastings | |
| Ellwood Park Rugby and Sports Club | Ellwood Road, Hastings | |
| Flaxmere College | Henderson Road, Flaxmere | |
| Hastings Sports Centre | Railway Road, Hastings | |
| Haumoana Primary School | Raymond Road, Haumoana | |
| Havelock Function Centre | Te Mata Road, Havelock North | |
| Hukarere College | 17 Shaw Road, Eskdale | |
| Lindisfarne College | Pakowhai Road, Hastings | |
| Maraekakaho Hall | Maraekakaho | |
| St Johns Church | Frederick Street, Mahora, Hastings |
| Name | Address | Notes |
| King George Hall | 1 Hill Road, Bayview | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Maraenui | Maraenui School | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Meeanee Memorial Hall | 2 Gavin Black Street, Meeanee | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Napier Hill Central School | 32 Napier Terrace, Napier 4110 | |
| Napier South | Napier Intermediate | Within Tsunami Evaucation Zone |
| Onekawa | William Colenso College | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Tamatea | Tamatea Intermediate | Within Tsunami Evaucation Zone |
| Taradale | Taradale Intermediate | |
| Westshore | Westshore Primary School | Within Tsunami Evacuation Zone |
| Name | Address | Notes |
| Frasertown | Frasertown school, 5 Russell Rd,Frasertown | |
| Gisborne Boy’s High outdoor pursuits centre | Mahanga Road Mahanga Road, Mahia | |
| Kotemaori | Kotemaori School, 4774 SHW 2, Kotemaori | |
| LDS Church | Mahia Lane Road, Mahia | |
| Mohaka | Mohaka Marae on Mohaka Township Road | |
| Nuhaka LDS Chapel | 3031 State Highway 2, Nuhaka | |
| Raupunga Hauora, Putere Ngati Pahauwera Hauora | 30 Putere Road, RD 4 Raupunga | |
| Rongomai Wahine Marae | Mahanga 723 Mahanga Rd , Nuhaka | |
| Te Mahia School | 457 Mahia East Coast Road, Mahia | |
| Tuai Fire Station | Tuai Main Road Tuai Fire Station, 7 Tua’s Ave, Tuai | |
| Wairoa College | Wairoa 11 Lucknow St, Wairoa | |
| War Memorial Hall | Wairoa 97-103 Queen Street, Wairoa |
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