The people who will be prepared to assist in times of emergency are: Standing from left, Tessa Miller, Raewyn Cook, Penny Shaw, Winston Hustler, Dawn Pomana, Joan Barrett, David Matahika, Rangi Collis, Katrina Walker, Sharon Reid, Sam Awarau and Paul Rose. Middle: Peggy Mossman, Barbara Kissock, Jacquie Jackson, Phil Andrew, Kevin Phillip, Catherine Jones, Tangiwai, Pardoe and Anne Milton-Tee. Front: Barry Low (Assistant Civil Defence Commissioner -Auckland), Wilson Brown (Senior Instructor, National Civil Defence School), Campbell Stein, Jim Rakatau, Dah Johnson, Dave Tuapawa and Bill McPherson.

Patience will be required in emergencies. The Civil Defence Team are practised & ready. Katerina Walker - Te Puia & Joan Barrett - Hicks Bay, were organising emergency accommodation.

The kitchen provides warmth to the victims & sustenance to the CD. volunteers. The team are Peggy Mossman - Gisborne, David Matahiki - Tokomaru Bay and Rangi Collis - Tolaga Bay.

These Mangapapa School Children are being registered by Bill McPherson - Te Karaka