Summary for 2007

Releases for December

Date:Friday Dec 21, 2007

Title:Earthquakes causing damage in Gisborne serve as a timely reminder for Auckland to be prepared

Abstract:Councillor Derek Battersby, Chair of the Auckland Region Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is urging Aucklanders to take a few simple steps to be prepared in case of a disaster. “If people are prepared before heading away for their holiday it can make a big difference during an emergency and in the days following.

Releases for July

Date:Monday Jul 16, 2007

Title:Help is available says Civil Defence

Abstract:Around 140 homes in the Rodney District and on Auckland’s North Shore are still without power after being hit by last week’s extreme weather conditions. Auckland region group controller Harry O’Rourke says that tangible support options are available to those who are without power, heating and water.

500 homes still experiencing total power outages (13.Jul.07)

Releases for March

Date:Friday Mar 2, 2007

Title:Get Ready Messages Getting Through

Abstract:The Get Ready, Get Thru public education campaign is raising awareness of the need to be better prepared for disasters, Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker said today. Releasing the details of the six monthly Colmar Brunton research on the levels of preparedness and the effectiveness of the campaign, Rick Barker said that while there has been an increase in preparedness, many people are still not adequately prepared.

Releases for February

Auckland earthquakes a timely reminder to be prepared, and listen for radio updates (22.Feb.07)

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