First WEN Meeting Update

On Wednesday the 25th of June we held our first emergency network meeting at Cafe Tempest in Wallsend. In attendance were Frances and Doug Beckwith, David Brook, Craig Budden, Kim McNaughton, Ted Croake, Steve houston, Marie Smith and Paul Bendeich. Outcomes were addressed as: The 123 Emergency website was discussed and it was decided that the WEN would link in with this website. Negotitations are still being made as to how this will occur. Community noticeboards will be erected in the Wallsend area displaying necessary information. Flood markers will be put in discrete places around Wallsend Town and a Wallsend emergency guide will be compiled. Further, it is hoped that an event day will be held some time in the near future. Brainstorming sessions were held as to how the WEN should work. It was decided that a network of various people who wish to be involved will be formed and that involved persons will elect in what manner they wish to be involved. It was also decided that the SES, local churches and the fire brigade will be invited to participate in future WEN meetings.