Disaster Evacuation Exercise
Disaster Evacuation Exercise
Report and photos from Inspector Conrad Glass
On Thursday 23rd August a Disaster Evacuation Exercise was conducted, assuming a serious emergency following the start of a volcanic eruption. The main purpose of this exercise was to highlight the importance to the community of having a valid passport, which is essential when travelling overseas.
Acting Administrator David Moores ringing the gong
Exercise
The Acting Admin David Moores rang the gong and all the heads of families met outside the Prince Phillip Hall to be briefed to summon family members to locations in the Prince Philip Hall, Albatross Bar and adjacent family room, where family / group stewards would check passports. On arrival David Moores and Conrad directed each family group to their steward.
Stewards
Paula Swain - Swain & Squibb Families; Sharon Glass - Glass family; James Green - Hagan Family
Cynthia Green - Green Family; Leon Glass - Rogers Family; Emma Swain - Repetto Family
Janine Lavarello - Lavarello Family; Iris Green - Expatriates
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| Heads of families being briefed by David Moores outside the Prince Philip Hall | |
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| Passports being checked by stewards | |
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All went very smoothly with full corporation from the community. The exercise had the desired effect as the next day people who did not have a valid passport came to the police office to apply for a new passport. Sharon Glass is now busy with passport applications to ensure all have valid documents, essential for travel overseas.