CIVIL DEFENCE - Canterbury CDEM Group

MEDIA STATEMENT

Earthquake – September 4, 2010 – 5.45 am.

Please broadcast the following statement on behalf of Civil Defence.

This is a Civil Defence announcement issued by the Canterbury Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management Office.

Due to this morning’s earthquake, (magnitude and location to be confirmed), Civil Defence advises residents to:

- Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, drop, cover, and hold on.

- Help those around you if you can.

- Report injuries or fires to the emergency services (dial 111).

- Put out small fires. Evacuate the building if the fires cannot be controlled.

- Boil water for at least 10 minutes prior to drinking it.

- If your property is damaged, take notes or photos for the loss adjustor.

- Do not go sightseeing and stay out of damaged buildings.

Listen to the radio for advice and information.

ENDS