'Members of HB CDEM Group, Mayors Barbara Arnott, Lawrence Yule and Trish Giddens and Chairman Rex McIntyre along with the Minister of Civil Defence Hon Rick Barker and the General Manager of Earthquake Commission David Middleton cut the 'hazard tape' to enter the new 1931 Earthquake Exhibition.' |
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New 1931 HB Earthquake Exhibition
The new exhibition on the 1931 Earthquake at the Hawke's Bay Museum and Art Gallery in Napier opened on Friday 15 February on Art Deco Weekend 2008. The new permanent exhibition is much larger than the previous display and features exciting new contemporary interactive technology looking at the science behind the earthquake, personal survivor stories, photos and how we can survive future earthquakes.
For more information on the opening check 'Hot Topics' or to visit see Museum Website or check out suggested class outings under Action-Reaction. |
Hawke's Bay is vulnerable to many natural hazards - earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, floods, storms, heavy seas and even diseases affecting humans, animals and plants. We are also vulnerable to man-made hazards such as fires and chemical or oil spills. By knowing how to reduce the risks and what action to take if an emergency does occur, we can all be safer.
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