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  • Health and Safety's home
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    • Emergency
      • What to do in an emergency
      • Preparing for an emergency
      • Coping after an emergency
      • University Emergency Response Team
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Emergency

We have robust plans for ensuring the safety and welfare of our people and continued operation of core activities— before, during and after an emergency.

In an emergency

  • For campus assistance call: 0800 842 8888
  • For emergency services call: 111
  • Information updates regarding significant incidents on campus will be provided on the University's Facebook page

What to do in an emergency

Find out what to do in a range of situations, including medical emergencies, fires, and earthquakes.

Preparing for an emergency

Being prepared for an emergency can help you and the people around you.

Coping after an emergency

It’s normal to have a reaction after an emergency. People can experience fear, agitation, sleep disturbance or worry, and some of us will need support.

University Emergency Response Team

The Victoria University of Wellington Emergency Response Team provides light rescue and emergency response services to the University and wider community.

Reporting hazards

You can report hazards to:

  • the Property Services Helpdesk on 0800 100 140 or property-services-helpdesk@vuw.ac.nz
  • the Safety, Risk and Assurance unit at safety@vuw.ac.nz.

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