EMERGENCY PLANS

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 127, 22 February 1941, Page 12

EMERGENCY PLANS

Evacuation Of Wellington People The question of lite evacuation of portion of the population of Wellington or of other centres by reason of earthquake or enemy action had been considered, and it was recommended Hint, a survey of accommodation be made, said the convener of the Wellington Emergency Precautions Scheme in a letter received by the Hutt Coinily Council yesterday. Answers were required as to the numbers which could be accommodated for a day or so, and for n prot rtieted jieriod of a mould or t wo. The chairman. Mr. S. Blackley, said the council should inquire where it was proposed to evacuate the people of Wellington to in lite event id’ an emergency. lie suggested that the convener ol the Wellington E.P.S. should In- asked for I’urtlier information and informed that tlie council was willing to assist in every way possible. It. was decided to reply in this oay. The clerk, Mr. 11. It. Robinson, said it had been suggested that motor camps would make suitable places to accommodate evacuated people from tlie city. Councillor J. B. Yaldwyn said that what was wanted was Hat areas, where water was available. The chairman said that if trouble came he felt sure that Ihe people of ’Wellington would prove jtird as brave as the iM'ople of Great Britain had done, and would stand their grotind in :i similar resolute manner.