Welfare includes the support of displaced people by assisting with the provision of shelter, accommodation, food, clothing and other financial assistance, counselling, personal support and advice to people affected or threatened by an emergency. The work of welfare may commence before the impact of the event, and extend through any state of local emergency including the recovery phase.
The HB CDEM Group has formed a Welfare Advisory Group which has been tasked with developing the necessary planning for welfare facilities in Hawke's Bay and to organise the provision of emergency welfare services.
In Hawke's Bay the following agencies are response for welfare services in an emergency:
| Welfare Function |
Key Agencies/ Persons |
| Registration |
Local Authorities (City & District Councils) |
| Accommodation |
Housing NZ |
| Catering |
The Salvation Army |
| Clothing |
NZ Red Cross |
| Social Support Services |
Work & Income |
| Animal Welfare |
MAF |
|
Donated good & services |
NZ Red Cross |
|
