Impressive turnout at emergency hui

Continued from page 1 productive, and attendees were able to identify areas where they are doing well and the areas for improvement.

This meeting is just the beginning.

The Wainuiomata Community Board and Local City Councillors plan to host more meetings in the future to continue the discussions and planning for emergencies.

“The community is encouraged to keep an eye out for upcoming meetings to participate in this important conversation,” Hutt City Councillor Keri Brown says.

The aim of the meetings is to discuss and plan for a major disaster or an emergency.

A date for the next meeting had not been set when this issue of the ‘Wainuiomata News” went to print.

“The meeting provided an opportunity for people to connect with each other and learn more about the resources available in their community,” Cr Brown says.

The Wainuiomata Community Board Chair Te Awa Puketapu says she is pleased with the collective planning that has begun.

“The level of engagement and commitment demonstrated by our community members during the emergency planning conversations was impressive.

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The first meeting saw an “impressive turnout of community members who gathered to discuss their personal plans for emergencies in their homes, schools, and workplaces,” Cr Brown says.

“The discussions were highly

“The success of the meeting highlights the importance of being prepared for any potential emergency situations and the power of community collaboration in achieving this goal”.

Having a plan in place can help reduce the impact of a disaster and ensure the safety of every adult