Orion earthquake response
Latest update 7.00pm, Monday 13 June 2011

About 20,000 homes and businesses in Christchurch remain without power tonight, mostly in the eastern suburbs including Sumner/Redcliffs. Those residents still without power are likely to remain off overnight.

Small pockets elsewhere in the city still have power off. Areas where power has been restored this afternoon and evening include most of Riccarton, Ilam, Fendalton, Lyttelton, Spreydon and Addington.

Orion work crews have made good progress restoring power across the city tonight, where access is possible and repairs can be safely carried out. Immediately after the earthquake 56,000 residents and businesses were without power.

Crews expect to achieve more strong progress with power restoration as day breaks tomorrow.

If your power is not yet on:
. please prepare for a night without power - contact friends and family for help where necessary
. turn the power off at the main switch if you are leaving your home
. stay away from any exposed electrical wires.

ENDS

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