Christchurch City Council Civil Defence has declared a state of local emergency
Christchurch City Council and other authorities have activated its Building Safety Evaluation process. Several roads have been closed so buildings can be assessed. If you are a retailer or building owner have any concerns over the structural integrity of your building, do not enter it.
(PressZoom) - There are no reports of deaths however there have been reports of injuries. There are power outages in the northwest of the city although the CBD is operating normally.
Water supplies Water and sewage have been affected in several regions. Residents should conserve water. For information about storing or treating water click here
All Selwyn residents are being asked to conserve water, but especially in Rolleston. Rolleston water supply is contaminated. Minimise water use, e.g. flushing toilets.
Hospital Christchurch hospital is functioning however is running on generator power.
Roads All State highway structures are currently open to traffic.
Lyttleton Tunnel has been checked and reopened.
Ashley River Bridge: has had initial check by structural engineer and is currently available for traffic.
Only current closure is on SH74 on the ring route around Christchurch. The road is closed at Bromley due to major road deformation.
Building safety Christchurch City Council and other authorities have activated its Building Safety Evaluation process. Several roads have been closed so buildings can be assessed. If you are a retailer or building owner have any concerns over the structural integrity of your building, do not enter it. There are numerous aftershocks which present a real threat to already weakened structures.
People in the affected area should: Expect aftershocks. Each time one is felt, drop, cover, and hold on.
Assess your home or workplace for damage. If the building appears unsafe get everyone out. When outside, watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines. Stay out of damaged areas.
Look for and extinguish small fires if it is safe to do so. Fire is a significant hazard following earthquakes.
Listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
Do not overload phone lines with non-emergency calls.
Help people who require special assistance - infants, elderly people, those without transportation, families who may need additional help, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
Detailed safety advice will come from local authorities and emergency services in the area. People should act on it promptly.
More information For more information about the quake visit geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g.html For public preparedness information: getthru.govt.nz
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