WREMO runs a number of community workshops aimed to help individuals, businesses, communities and schools be more prepared for emergencies. Follow the links to understand more about our workshops: Learn more about our Household Earthquake Planning Sessions Learn more about Business Continuity Planning Workshops Learn more about Schools Emergency Planning Workshops Learn more about Earthquake Drills and Planning Workshops
What will climate change mean to Eastbourne? And what can we do about it? Meeting to inform Eastern Bays residents on climate change issues, promote discussion and identify future community responses. More details will be added as they become available. Questions can be submitted using form below. Speakers Associate Professor Richard Levy - Come and learn about the New Zealand SeaRise project and how it’s data can help you plan for, and adapt to, rising seas. New sea level projections account for local land movement, which can either accelerate or slow down sea level rise, and are available at points every 2km around our coastline.
New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. It's taking place Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9:30am. Sign up and win, find out more, share
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
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 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.
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 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
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
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.
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
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.
