6.3 quake reported in Christchurch?
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The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is assessing information with the assistance of scientific advisors and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups.
The National Crisis Management Centre has been activated.
MCDEM is standing up all available Urban Search and Rescue teams. An Australian team has been put on call.
Temporary accommodation is currently being organised for those displaced. Looking at erecting tents in Hagley Park
The hospital has been evacuated and several rest homes are also being considered for evacuation.
There is major damage in the Christchurch CBD, and there are a number of people with significant injuries.
MCDEM is working with the Ministry of Social Development and the Police to re-establish contact with Christchurch civil defence.
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Apparently phone networks are very congested, they are asking people to text rather than call if possible.
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Stay safe!!! Kia Kaha!!!
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It's frightening and I'm in a 'stable' area, I can't imagine how bad it would be in the centre with buildings falling down. The aftershocks keep coming and the ground is never still which will make it unsafe for those trying to rescue people. I had hoped this was starting to peter out
I can't even write properly, shaking too much
I can't even write properly, shaking too much
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just home from work now, seen a lot on the news there, sending all my thoughts and prayers out to you all down there
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Prayers are with you there. I'm in California........so I know just how frightening they are......lived through some difficult ones. Stay safe.
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Stay safe everyone there
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Kia Kaha Cantabrians. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Cell phone coverage is overloaded.
Ferrymead Bridge is impassable.
They have run out of ambulances to help people.
Ferrymead Bridge is impassable.
They have run out of ambulances to help people.
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#CHCH Quake Update 3
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has occurred 10km south-east of Christchurch at 12:51, February 22, 2011. Depth (focal depth): 5km.
Damage assessment (1520hrs):
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is assessing information with the assistance of scientific advisors and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups.
The National Crisis Management Centre has been activated.
This advisory has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has occurred 10km south-east of Christchurch at 12:51, February 22, 2011. Depth (focal depth): 5km.
Damage assessment (1520hrs):
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is assessing information with the assistance of scientific advisors and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups.
The National Crisis Management Centre has been activated.
- To minimise loading on the telecommunications network, people should use txt messaging to check if friends and family are safe
- Contact has been established with the Environment Canterbury, the regional CDEM Group. They are still trying to establish communications with Christchurch City Council Civil Defence.
- Christchurch hospital is now operational, only one ward was damaged
- Christchurch airport is closed pending an inspection of the runway
- MCDEM is standing up all available Urban Search and Rescue teams. An Australian team is on stand-by.
- Expect aftershocks. Each time one is felt, drop, cover, and hold on.
- Check yourself first for injuries and get first aid if necessary before helping injured or trapped persons.
- Assess your home or workplace for damage. If the building appears unsafe get everyone out. Use the stairs, not an elevator and 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.
This advisory has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.