Orion reports that around 22 customers
remain without power in the Port Hills. These outages are
focused around Hoon Hay Valley Road, Burkes Bush, Marleys
Hill and Worsleys Road.
Most customers now have power
services available to them. Orion advises that customers
need to have their homes checked by an electrician and
certified as safe so the power can be turned back on.
If
you need to bring an electrician to your property while the
cordon remains in place they will need to go to the cordon
and speak with Police in the first
instance.
Smoke
Due to suppression
operations and thermal scan observations there is potential
for smoke to be visible from the following
areas:
• Christchurch Adventure Park
• The top of
Early Valley Road, and
• South of Early Valley Road
towards Holmeswood Rise.
If we have strong winds dust may
be generated across the city from ash. Follow CDHB for health information regarding
the smoke.
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