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MARCH 2017
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CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NOTICES PLUS CONTACTS FROM PAGE 28
Tsunami siren warnings do you know what to do? Many residents evacuated their homes when they heard the tsunami sirens activate following November’s large quake. A number of them arrived in Rangiora, joining hundreds of other people who had also fled inland. Many were following advice broadcast over the radio and were unsure about how far the evacuation zone extended, others simply heard the sirens and decided to take a cautious approach. Residents spoken to that night seemed confused about the right course of action. As a result of the events that November 2016 evening, Civil Defence are holding a series of public information evenings for residents in the Waimakariri District. They are focused on those residing in coastal communities but open to all. These meetings will be a chance to hear the most recent advice from Civil Defence, see first-hand the tsunami risk modelling for our district and to ask any questions you may have.
Meetings in Pines Beach and Waikuku Beach were held in February. The following meetings are to be held in March: WOODEND Woodend Community Centre 16 March, 7pm to 9pm KAIAPOI Kaiapoi Rugby Clubrooms 21 March, 7pm to 9pm PEGASUS Pegasus School 22 March, 7pm to 9pm
PROGRESS REPORT Woodend War Memorial Lions Club of Woodend - Centennial Project Formal design plans are being prepared, as are the costings. Once this information is available, the location of the memorial will have to be formally approved by the Community Board.