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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you are first aid certificated please let us know,<\/strong> and if you used to be certificated but have lapsed, tell us too<\/strong>. We need to make sure the information we have is current and correct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another thing the meeting reminded us about is that we need to be prepared. Sounds obvious, but now might be the time to see if you have everything you need in case of an emergency. If something happens you should be able to self-support for at least three days<\/strong>. If your home is safe and hasn\u2019t been damaged it\u2019s better to stay there. If you need more help there will always be a civil defence rep at the community centre, if this is viable, and they will be able to help you. Remember, our little town is surrounded by bridges and if one fails, we might not be able to get outside help for a while. It\u2019s better to be self-reliant than to expect help from elsewhere, at least in the immediate aftermath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While you\u2019re looking at your preparations, take a moment to think about this \u2013 if you have children or grandchildren, does their school have an up to date list of who can collect them in an emergency? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems like a lot of overkill to have this stuff sorted when we haven\u2019t had a major event in Eket\u0101huna in recent years, but we should be looking at when, not if, and the hour it takes you to sort this now will be invaluable if the worst happens. It\u2019s not just about three day\u2019s food and water, although of course that is super important. Many of the questions above might not have occurred to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Eket\u0101huna Community Civil Defence Response Group is here for you in an emergency but we all know Eketahuna is a unique, supportive town. We help ourselves, and we\u2019re good at it. We might not need a welfare centre or central command station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We just need to know that there is help out there if we need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve got this. And if you need more information or any help please contact Charlie <\/strong>or the Tararua District Resilience Manager, Stephen Dunn<\/strong> on 06 374 4080.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow is the time to get this sorted. If you need more help or resources, pop into the Eket\u0101huna library. We have household emergency plan kits that can help you figure out what you need to know. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Be prepared today so tomorrow won\u2019t be a shock. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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