Posted by Dave Andrews on Feb 18, 2018
 
Dear Friends in Rotary,
 
You will be aware that Cyclone Gita is currently causing havoc in the Pacific and may indeed head down to New Zealand in the coming days.
 
We are in touch with Rotary in the Pacific:  at present in communication with Rotary Clubs in Samoa and Tonga.
 
Rotary’s Emergency Response Kits have been prepositioned in both  countries to enable immediate response.
 
We work with Disaster Management Coordinators in effected countries to ensure that the response is well manged and the kits are distributed in a timely manner.
 
We have direct contact with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Disaster Relief Forum who provide at least twice daily situation reports.
 
As we prepare to replenish stock in 2018, we are most grateful for both club and members’ support for this vital Rotary Humanitarian Response spanning over four decades.
 
Details are in photo for making a contribution.
 
Thanks in advance for your support.
 
Best wishes
Stuart
 
 
PDG Stuart J Batty QSM,JP
Executive Director