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Vol 25 : August 1, 1995

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EXERCISE

There is nothing more awesome or unpredictable than the furies produced by Mother Nature. The role of Civil Defence is to activate instantly as required. Emergency Welfare Course 201 was held in July to provide a welfare response at centre level. This involved flooding and the evacuation of a cross section of people being processed at a welfare centre situated in the Lawson Field Theatre. This type of exercise is vital to Civil Defence as it provides a chance for personnel to discuss their options in an emergency.

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The Gisborne District requires a strong network of volunteers to provide adequate leadership in times of civil emergency. This is the role of Civil Defence.

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Reception where Civil Defence personnel, dressed in yellow, meet the evacuated. Winston Hustler - Matawai determines their immediate needs. Dah Johnson - Ruatoria, is registering evacuees Kath Tag & Monique.

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Richard Steele, Civil Defence Officer - Gisborne District Council & Miriam Swarbrick, Civil Defence Welfare Manager - Gis. District C.D. Organisation.

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Jonathon & Rebecca Wright were too wet to wait at Reception. After appropriate attention they were registered by Dawn Pomana - Gisborne.

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