Elsie Lange
The future is bright for SES Gisborne Unit, which has received a federal government volunteer grant to purchase headlamps for members.
McEwan MP Rob Mitchell told Star Weekly that in a crisis, communities feel relief when they see SES on the scene.
He described the SES as the “lifeblood” of the community.
“During times of disaster or trouble, people want to see the people out there in orange that come and help us,“ Mr Mitchell said.
“The importance of having volunteer emergency services can never be underestimated.“
Mr Mitchell said he supported Gisborne SES in its grant application to purchase the headlamps as “strong as we could”.
“We got that grant through so that’s going to mean our guys and girls in orange will be able to work a lot safer and also be a lot more comfortable when they’re doing different roles,” Mr Mitchell said.
The Stronger Community grants are described by Mr Mitchell as a way to secure financial support for groups that make the world a better place.
“It’s funding to help organisations who help us at any given day or night,” Mr Mitchell said.
“We really appreciate what [Gisborne SES] do and we can never say thank you enough.
“They are one of the great many organisations in our communities, it’s why we live in the best part of the world,” he said.
