Let’s Talk – Emergencies

I am Deaf, Let’s talk, 25 Signs to Learn for Emergencies.

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Safer communities together  
Kia tūpato. Me tiaki tātou i a tātou
Protecting and preserving lives, property and the environment
Te whakamaru me te tiaki i ngā tāngata, rawa me te taiao

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  1. Evacuate | Putanga
  2. Quick | Tere
  3. Stay | Noho
  4. Stay calm | Noho tau
  5. Help | Āwhina
  6. Run | Oma
  7. Go up to high ground | Rere ki ngā wāhi teitei
  8. Tsunami | Tai āniwhaniwha
  9. Flood | Waipuke
  10. Earthquake | Rū whenua
  11. Strong wind | Hau
  12. Fire | Ahi
  13. Police | Pirihimana
  14. Ambulance | Waka tūroro
  15. Alright? | Kei te pai
  16. Where? | Kei hea
  17. Stay together | Nohotahi
  18. Family | Whānau
  19. Neighbours | I te taha
  20. Pet | Pōtiki
  21. Food | Kai
  22. Water | Wai
  23. Power | Hiko
  24. Phone | Waea
  25. Internet | Ipurangi
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – July 26: Deaf Aotearoa Emergency sign language campaign July 26, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Mark Tantrum/ http://marktantrum.com)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – Let’s Talk Booklet for Emergencies July 26, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Mark Tantrum/ http://marktantrum.com)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – Let’s Talk Booklet for Emergencies July 26, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Mark Tantrum/ http://marktantrum.com)

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