About EMCI

Emergency Management Cook Islands is dedicated to protecting our community, environment, and cultural heritage by effectively managing and mitigating the impacts of natural and human-caused emergencies. Our mission is to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and reduce the risks of disasters through collaboration, education, and coordination.

Meet the team

Welcome to our EMCI Team page, where we proudly introduce the dedicated individuals working tirelessly to ensure the safety and resilience of the Cook Islands community. Get to know our passionate team members who are committed to effective emergency management strategies, fostering collaboration, and safeguarding our island nation in times of need.

John Strickland

john.strickland@cookislands.gov.ck

Stephano Tou

stephano.tou@cookislands.gov.ck

Tauepa Tupa

tauepa.tupa@cookislands.gov.ck

EMCI Projects

Year 2018 and 2019 New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Donor Funding

  • Project 1 – Siren Installation and Maintenance of 12x Sirens on Rarotonga
  • Project 2 – Pre Cyclone Meeting Training
  • Project 3 – ArcGIS Pro Training
  • Project 4 – Safety Shelter Managers Meeting Training
  • Project 5 – Radio Communication Workshop
  • Project 6 – Damage Assessment Process (Initial Damage Assessment)
  • Project 7 – Emergency Operating Centre Training
  • Project 8 – Installation of Tsunami Signs for Rarotonga
  • Project 9-Logistics Cluster Training
  • Project 10-Emergency Exercise Writing Skills Training
  • Project 11-EMCI EOC Fit Out

Year 2020 New Zealand Emergency Management Donor Funding

  • Project 1-Documentary program for Cyclone Awareness on CITV, Vaka TV, Radio Cook Islands, Radio FM, Radio Matariki Islands
  • Project 2-Documentary program on Women Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction, Documentary program on EMCI Staff Profile
  • Project 3-Production of digital copies of the Puna and Pa Enua DRM Plans for awareness programmes and to be posted on EMCI Geo-Portal
  • Project 3-Development of Emergency Management System VEOC1 Trainings
  • Project 4-Emergency Operational Centre Trainings
  • Project 5-First Aid Trainings

Year 2020 New Zealand Emergency Management Donor Funding

  • Project 1-Current Documentary Awareness program
  • Project 2-DRM Teachers Resource Kit-Developing Teachers Resource Kit into a Curriculum for schools
  • Project 3-Annual International Tsunami Day – 4th November