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12 June 2013

Civil Defence

If there is a major emergency or disaster, Halcombe School will be a place where the Civil Defence will set up a base to take care of people.  Today we had a visit from Mr Brannigan, the Emergency Management Coordinator for the Manawatu District Council.  He talked to us about his job and the kind of disasters that might effect us in Halcombe.

Jasmine and Kyle have been chosen as our radio operators.  Each week they will use the VHF radio to practice 'signing in' with the Council.  Lots of other rural schools are involved in this programme too.

For more information about what to do in a disaster, click here:
www.getthru.govt.nz

2 comments:

  1. ElenJune 13, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    This was a great opportunity to learn more about civil defence and about what to do in a disaster. Thanks for the great radio!

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  2. JagoJune 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I think it is really cool that two students from our school get to operate an awesome radio like that.

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