A reconfigured Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) structure is being implemented to coordinate CDEM activities in the Wellington Region and bring together all the expertise from the nine Councils into one organisation.
This has amalgamated the three Wairarapa councils into two full time CDEM staff.
The proposed Wairarapa CDEM office will fit within the new Wellington regional structure. The positions created within the Wairarapa will improve control support in emergencies.
The two Wairarapa CDEM staff will be involved at an area level and act as controller for area and local emergencies.
Volunteers
Civil defence emergency management is delivered through a series of partnerships between many different groups: local councils, emergency services, community agencies and the wider community. All New Zealand communities rely upon these partnerships for effective emergency response and relief and volunteers are a vital component of this partnership.
You can assist Civil Defence by volunteering for South Wairarapa District Council to assist in emergencies.
Volunteers fulfill a range of roles in an emergency, including rescue, relief and welfare services and come from all walks of life. Devoting your time to volunteering in a civil defence capacity can be both rewarding and challenging.
To assist your local Civil Defence organisation in the event of an emergency, why not become a volunteer?
To volunteer please contact Chris Ferguson (06) 3069611 ext 825 or email chris.ferguson@swdc.govt.nz for an application form or download from our website www.swdc.govt.nz
