Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group continues to support the Horizons region at Alert Level 3.
MWCDEM Group controller Craig Grant says that the Emergency Coordination Centre, which has been activated for over six weeks, will continue to coordinate the regional response for Covid-19 and provide a local welfare helpline for those who need assistance.
"The reality is that not much changes for civil defence at Alert Level 3, as well as for our communities," says Grant.
"While more people are going to be able to return to work under Level 3, many of those who are vulnerable in our communities will still require assistance and we'd like to assure them that our welfare helpline will continue to operate.
"This is available to all residents in the Horizons Region seven days a week between 7am and 7pm on 0800 725 678."
The helpline is answered by Horizons Regional and Palmerston North City Council staff, with enquiries passed on to the relevant district council who follow through on the welfare need.