Update June/July 2011

Prior to the devastation of June13th, we had been earnestly trying to obtain a Ferrymead/Brookhaven community meeting where key people form CERA, Council and elected members could update us on progress, land issues etc since Feb 22. Sadly following the major June event and ongoing aftershocks sequence, it appears we will have to until perhaps early-mid-December for an area wide meeting.  During the difficult week that followed June 13th, we saw many people work tirelessly and unselfishly for the benefit of others.  We witnessed a great outpouring of Brookhaven community spirit to ensure shelter, food, water, clearing of silt, and necessities of life to our most vulnerable.  We felt alone and very much left to fend for ourselves. We eventually got support from church groups, Farmyarmy and some students.  Continue to be watchful for random minor opportunist thefts, particularly unlocked cars at night.