Emergency Management Tauranga uses virtual reality so people can safely experience a tsunami and earthquake and learn how to get through.
Using virtual reality to educate about natural disasters is a first of its kind for New Zealand.
The tsunami and earthquake module offer an immersive experience to help you understand the risks of natural disasters and provides prompts to help you decide how you will respond to keep you and your family safe.
Learn more about our virtual reality earthquake and tsunami simulation.
The modules are interactive, engaging, and low impact. It doesn’t require standing, jumping or walking, making it accessible to anyone aged 12 to 112. (Some scenes may be frightening to children under 12).
The 2022 National Disaster Preparedness Survey found that only two-in-five New Zealanders felt they were prepared for a disaster. Knowing how to respond, learning your tsunami evacuation routes, and having grab and go packs, could make all the difference to your safety in a natural disaster.
The virtual reality experience is free to the Tauranga community and is a great tool for:
- Schools/tertiary providers
- Community groups
- Workplaces
We make it easy by bringing the headsets to you and staying with you during the experience.