New Zealand: Preparedness the focus for Waikato's 'Get Ready, Get Thru' expo

The New Waikato Show will take place at at Claudelands from 27 April to 29 April, reports Voxy. During the event Civil Defence staff will advise visitors on emergency preparation; on how to prepare survival kits, and the Stanville Disaster House, a model of an earth quake hit house will be exhibited as well.

"We are very keen to use this event to engage the public on civil defence and emergency issues. We don't want people to be scared, we want them to be prepared," said Paul Blewman, Waikato Valley Emergency Operating Area Manager...