Update from Canterbury DBH following 5.8 quake
Following the 5.8 aftershock just before 2pm, the CDHB triggered emergency response procedures as a precautionary
measure.
We are in the process of gathering reports from all CDHB facilities. Christchurch Hospital, the Princess Margaret
Hospital and Hillmorton have all reported in as fully operational. Burwood is operating on emergency power.
There are no reports of damage so far and no injuries to staff or patients who were at our facilities at the time of the
quake.
A small number (single figures)of earthquake-related casualties have been reported as having arrived at the Emergency
Department at Christchurch Hospital, but there are no serious injuries.
Members of the public are advised that all health facilities are currently operating as normal at this time. People can
access 24 hour non-emergency care through phoning their General Practice and are asked to please help keep the Emergency
Department clear for genuine emergencies. The 111 service is operating normally for emergencies.
We will be back in touch once we have re-assessed following the 3.20pm shock.