Health Messaging – Flood Response 🩺

If you urgently need medication and can't reach your pharmacy or doctor, please contact NTEM GEOC Welfare: 📧 welfare@ntem.govt.nz  📱 027 309 3581  ☎️ 03 543 7284

 👩‍⚕️ General Health Needs

  • For other health issues, reach out to NTEM GEOC Welfare using the same contact details above

  • Our hospitals and urgent care centres are open

  • Can’t reach your GP (open week days) – call Healthline – 0800 611 116

  • For emergencies – Dial 111

 🌊 Flood-Related Health Precautions

  • Returning home after a flood - see all key information here and keep uptodate with flood affected messages here

  • Avoid contact with floodwater – it may be contaminated

  • Boil all drinking water and discard any food that has come into contact with floodwater

  • Wear protective gear (gloves, boots, masks) during clean-up to prevent infections and respiratory issues

  • Watch for signs of mould in homes – it can trigger asthma and allergies

  • Keep wounds clean and covered to avoid infection

  • Mental health matters too – if you're feeling overwhelmed, call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor for free

 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Support

  • Please check in on your friends and neighbours – connection goes a long way

Emily-Rose Richards