ANOTHER “INVASION”

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20623, 26 November 1941, Page 6

ANOTHER “INVASION”

GISBORNE E.P.S. TEST FULL-SCALE REHEARSAL ' TROOPS TO CO-OPERATE Gisborne is to have another “invasion” rehearsal for the purpose of putting to the test the lessons learned from the last trial on September 20, and it is hoped to stage it within the coming fortnight. On this occasion the actual time of the trial will not be announced, so that the emergency precautions scheme executive will be able to ascertain just how long it takes for every member of the organisation to report for duty. The period of the day will not 'be announced, either, for members of the organisation must be prepared to turn out at any time of the day or night, if the occasion arises. It is thought that on this occasion the alarm may be given in the morning or in the evening.

The secretary of the E.P.S. in Gisborne. Mr. T. A. N. Corson, stated to-day that the coming “invasion” test would be on as full a scale as possible, and the co-operation of military organisations would be sought.

In the meantime, wardens are to be called together for a short meeting to-morrow evening, and next week members of the auxiliary police. Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, transport, fire and all other sections connected with the E.P.S. will be given their final instructions on how to carry out their duties during the coming trial. Questionnaires delivered to all householders in the district recently have been collected, and the information has been recorded on master sheets so that headquarters will have a record of all householders and dependents, together with all surplus supplies of bedding and tents, in the various areas. A booklet containing advice to householders has been completed and will be delivered to householders before the end of the week, and it is hoped that they will make themselves conversant with the information contained in it. Further information, if desired, may be secured from the wardens.