1600 pair of New Zealand manufactured Bata gumboots are winging their way over to flood ravaged Queensland today. Courtesy of The Warehouse, who were asked if they could offer support to relief fund Operation Angel. The Warehouse chief executive Ian Morrice said the company was delighted to help, and donated the gumboots, which are to flown out today by Air New Zealand.
Bata gumbootsGumboots have been highlighted as a key practical item currently in short supply in Queensland. They will protect the householders and volunteers against contaminants and raw sewerage, knocks and cuts from debris, and from snakes, as they begin the huge clean up task. Good on you, Warehouse and Air New Zealand, for your help. Fred Dagg would be so proud of you!
Photo: Nick Moir
The clean-up begins in Brisbane suburbs. Sightseers have been asked to either stay away or lend a helping hand.
We send our sympathies and thoughts to all those affected by these devastating floods that appear to be ruining lives in so many states of Australia.
1 comment:
Thanks to New Zealand and the Warehouse! We need all the gumboots we can get over here. Such a mess but we will get through it. Pam x
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