Dunedin CDEM moves to monitoring status

This will be the final release from Dunedin CDEM unless the situation changes.

Dunedin Civil Defence Emergency Management has moved to a monitoring status in response to the beach and marine threat to the city. Civil defence staff will remain onsite in the Dunedin CDEM headquarters to monitor the situation as earthquake activity is ongoing.

The land-based threat to the low-lying coastal areas has passed, but a beach and marine threat remains.

People can return to their homes but need to stay off beaches and shorelines. Unusual currents and wave patterns are likely to continue throughout the day.

Please listen to the radio for further updates, follow your local civil defence updates on social media and check the Dunedin City Council website www.dunedin.govt.nz

Sites carrying updates include:
Otago Group Civil Defence http://www.otagocdem.govt.nz/
www.facebook.com/DnEmergency/?fref=ts Dunedin City Civil Defence
www.facebook.com/DunedinCityCouncil/ Dunedin City Council

We are unaware of any disruptions to schools or public transport. However, if in doubt check with your local school.