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Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system test

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We’re testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday, 28 May, between 6-7pm. The alert will be broadcast from cell towers across New Zealand to all capable phones. So, you don’t need to download an app or subscribe to a service to receive it. In a real-life emergency situation, an alert may be sent to target areas affected by serious hazards. If you get an alert, stop, read the message, and take it seriously. It will tell you what the emergency is and what to do. It will also tell you which agency sent the message and if needed, where to go for more

St John – First Aid Workshop

St Ronans Church Hall 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

First Aid Workshop, anyone welcome. $40 per person (includes cuppa & bikkie) What's covered? The workshop covers the four most likely emergencies you might encounter. It could enable you to save a life ... How to do CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), How to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), How to deal with choking, How to deal with severe bleeding. Book with Sandy Lang ( slang@xtra.co.nz)  

Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Day

Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade 2 Makaro Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

EASTBOURNE VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE COMMUNITY OPEN DAY SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023 10AM - 2PM KITCHEN FIRE DEMONSTRATIONS, TRUCK RIDES, DISPLAYS, SAUSAGE SIZZLE CAR EXTRACTION, SLIDE SHOW, COLOURING COMPETITION AND MORE… C’MON DOWN AND CELEBRATE YOUR BRIGADE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 100 YEARS.

Eastern Bays Resilience Expo

Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

This will be an expo day focussing on all aspects of community resilience covering Reduction (mitigation), Readiness (preparation), Response (action) and Recovery. Expect to see more about this event over the coming months, and if you'd like to be part of it please get in touch. Find out more about the Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo

Wellington Electricity Community Info evening

East Harbour Womens Club 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington Electricity invites you to a community gathering at East Harbour Women's Club in Eastbourne. The event offers an opportunity to learn more about Wellington Electricity and engage with our team. Please join us for a short presentation and light refreshments. There will be a Q&A session but we also welcome questions by email in advance of the event, or at any time. RSVP is appreciated for catering reasons. Please let us know if you’d like to attend,  via email, by Friday 26 April . RSVP:  we_CustomerService@welectricity.co.nz

Defibrillator Training – Free – WFA

Eastbourne Sports and Services Club 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013

Wellington Free Ambulance Defibrillator Course ESSC Tuesday 7 May 6:30-8:00PM FREE to attend (ESSC will make a donations to WFA) Every week an average of 4-5 people suffer a cardiac event in Wellington/ Wairarapa Email Mel - MANAGER@ESSC.CLUB

Emergency Mobile Alert – Nationwide Test

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The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system is happening on Sunday, 26 May, between 6-7pm The alert will be broadcast from cell towers to about 5 million phone across NZ. As long as your phone is on, capable, the software is up-to-date you should receive the alert. Emergency Mobile Alert is an extra channel that can help keep you safe in an emergency. It does not replace other alerting systems or the need to take action after natural warnings. You should still be prepared for an emergency. If you feel your in danger, never wait for an official warning. Take immediate action.

Representation Review – drop-in session.

Eastbourne Community Hub/Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Have questions in relation to the representation review? Come along to one of the community drop-in sessions and have a chat with HCC! Dates: Naenae Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 6 July 11am-12p War Memorial Library – Wednesday 17 July 7pm-8pm Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 1pm–2pm Petone Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 3pm-4pm Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub – Sunday 28 July 2pm-3pm Proposed changes to how our communities are represented on Council have just been released for public consultation and we’re keen to hear from you by 1 August. An independent panel undertook community engagement in late 2023 and early 2024 to consider

SHAKE-OUT Earthquake and Tsunami Drill

New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is taking place on Thursday 24 October 2024 at 9.30am. Sign up again this year to Drop, Cover and Hold with the rest of the country and be in to win some great prizes! Sign up for ShakeOut Sign up to win! By signing up to ShakeOut 2024 you could be in to win an awesome prize! Every organisation or school that registers goes in the draw to win a Civil Defence wheelie bin. Bins will be delivered and stocked with a range of helpful emergency items to help keep people safe during an emergency. Individuals and families will go

Days Bay Emergency Response Practice (open to all Eastern Bays residents)

Welleseley College 611A Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Date: Sunday 23 March 2025 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Wellesley College, 611A Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt A Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate efforts to help each other during and after a disaster. Come along and find out more about the Days Bay Community Emergency Hub and the types of help that may be needed after an emergency. Have fun meeting together and practicing various roles with an interactive earthquake scenario. Open to all ages and abilities, no experience needed! Refreshments provided. For more information, please email info@wremo.nz  We aim to make our community events inclusive to all people.

National Emergency Mobile Alert test

National Emergency Mobile Alert test - save the date The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system is taking place in the evening of Sunday 25 May between 6-7pm. This is a routine test to make sure the system is working well, and we anticipate that over 5.5 million phones will receive this message. Anybody who may be distressed by the alert, or those have a hidden second phone for their safety, should put their phones in flight mode or turn them off between the hours of 6-7pm on Sunday 25 May to avoid the sound of the alert. Switching to silent mode on

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