Rescue team speads the word
Marlborough’s emergency response team (NZ-RT20) was highly visible at the Marlborough Multicultural Festival at Pollard Park.
Team leader, Senior Advisor Community Resilience Dave Parsons said their presence was to promote the team’s skills and functions and to highlight to the community their work during an emergency event.
Marlborough Emergency Management works with all communities throughout Marlborough to make sure everyone is prepared for an emergency. Having a presence at the festival and materials available in a variety of languages was a great way to promote the “get ready” messaging, Dave said.
The presence of the “Shakey House” allowed festival goers to observe and practice the “drop, cover and hold” earthquake response advice.
The team is also canvassing for more volunteers and there was some interest shown by those visiting, Dave said.