Checklist The checklist is separated into three sections: readiness, response and recovery. Readiness deals with activities that happen prior, response refers to activities in the immediate aftermath and recovery refers to the medium to long term response to a natural disaster. It is not an exhaustive list of all human rights issues which may emerge, nor are all issues relevant in all contexts. Readiness Is all information about what to do in an emergency available, understandable and accessible to all communities? Are systems and processes in place for a coordinated response that protects people’s human rights and upholds Te Tiriti obligations? Do officials and response personnel understand the role of human rights in a disaster? Are there national disaster management plans with a human rights and Te Tiriti approach integrated throughout? Are there early warning systems which cater to vulnerable communities? Are Tangata Whenua including marae, hapū, iwi, and other Māori organisations equitably resourced alongside other responders? 5