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Quake and Tsunami alert - Media Release #3


14/11/2016
Canterbury Emergency Statement

MEDIA STATEMENT #3

Tsunami threat has been downgraded to marine and beach areas. People who have evacuated can now return home safely.

Continue to stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities), stay off beaches and shore areas. Do not go sightseeing. This warning remains in place until further notice.
Report serious injury or fires to the emergency services (dial 111). It could take some time for emergency services to determine priorities and respond accordingly.

We advise people in the affected area to:
Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities), stay off beaches and shore areas. Do not go sightseeing.
Listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions
Make emergency calls only to avoid overloading phone lines
We will release further statements as the situation evolves and more information becomes available.

ENDS

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