AN AID TO E.P.S. ORGANIZATION
Though it may be looked upon as a small thing in itself, die decision to abandon lhe name, "Civil Guard,” as applying to volunteer.', engaged on civil defence duties, and to use the letters F..P.5., ia timely and commendable one. ’I he Emergency Precautions Scheme is this country's equivalent of Britain’s Air Raid Precautions. I’m E.P.S. implies readiness for any and every emergency, and as the scheme involves preparations to meet earthquake disaster as well as enemy attack, the special title, with its wider application, is justified. The name, Civil Guard, had much in its favour —but it is new. whereas the E.P.S. establishment, in Wellington at least, is of some years’ standing. The important thing, however, is that the confusion of the recent past, caused by the use of either or both names will be removed. I his should be a very real aid to organization at a time when anv reform, even one of nomenclature, which will assist the strong formation of the E.P.S. is to he welcomed with a feeling of relief.
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Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 124, 19 February 1941, Page 6
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