Did you know that the Miramar and Maupuia Community Centre is a Community Emergency Hub? This means that after a big earthquake, or other significant emergency, people can gather at the Centre to work together to address the challenges the emergency has created. We will work together to help those in need. Initially there will probably not be any support from the emergency services, council or Civil Defence so it is even more important to have a venue to assemble in order to support each other. After such calamities people will want to come together to help each other, share their experiences, and be around other people.

Wellington is at risk of a significant earthquake, similar to the one that shaped our city in 1855. Earthquakes in coastal areas can also cause tsunami and much of the Miramar area could be affected. The community centre is in a tsunami evacuation area. If you feel a long or strong earthquake immediately get to higher ground. The nearest safe place from the centre is up the steps at the end of Miramar Avenue. Tune into local radio to find out when Civil Defence announce that it is safe to return to the evacuation areas.