Due to New Zealand's location, it is susceptible to frequent extreme natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and weather related disasters. Specifically to Wellington, earthquakes and tsunamis can occur at any time a pose a real risk to society of Wellington.

Students are less prepared for natural disasters than the rest of the New Zealand population. This website is built with the purpose of educating Victoria University students how to prepare and respond to a natural disaster crisis, specifically focusing on earthquakes and tsunamis.

This website was built by Jarrod Smith, a Victoria University student in relation to an assignment set by Douglas A. Van Belle in Media and Crisis. Any feedback on this informative website will be appreciated.