Ready For Hurricanes
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From Our Own Correspondent
Rarotonga, Feb. 11.
VA/ITH characteristic thoroughness, ” Judge H. F. Ayson, the Resident Commissioner, in conjunction with the Island Council, has drawn up and issued for public information a detailed pro cedure to be followed in the event of another hurricane striking the island.
A number of safety zones have been arranged and they will contain, besides first-aid supplies, a quantity of lead headed nails and hammers for the repair of roofs loosened by the wind. Mes sengers selected from the ranks of the Boys’ Brigade will stand by to maintain communication between Avarua and the
outlying districts, while two gangs of workmen will endeavour as far as pos sible to keep open the roads. Safety Committees have also been formed in all the villages where they will meet emergencies as they arise.
During the hurricane of 1935 Judge Ayson was unfortunately absent in New Zealand. It was felt at the time that had he been present stronger and more effective measures might have been taken to minimise the danger, both to property and life.
Mr. William C. Groves, the well-known Pacific anthropologist, who has been ap pointed Director of Education at Nauru Island, sailed from Melbourne for Cen tral Pacific with his wife and family by the Triaster on March 3.