Vodafone Updates re Earthquake 14/11/16

UPDATE @5:30 am Monday 14 November

Following this morning’s severe earthquake 20km South East of Hanmer Springs, we have conducted a full assessment of the mobile and fixed line networks.

The power outages have impacted a number of our sites and initiated a switch over to back up generators to keep sites operational. There are a small number of sites down, mainly in the Wellington and Christchurch regions. In some cases customers in these regions are covered by crossover signal from nearby sites. Back-up generators are en-route to key sites. As power companies restore power, sites are coming back on, and we will keep you updated as we progress.

We hope everyone is safe and not too shaken. Stay strong, listen to civil defence reports and check on those around you. On social media use #EQNZ.

UPDATE @1:30 am Monday 14 November

A severe earthquake struck the NZ South Island at 12:02am Monday and a tsunami warning has been issued for the eastern coast of the South Island.

We know that some of our mobile sites and fixed line cabinets have been impacted by power outages and we are working to identify the full extent of impact for our customers.

We hope everyone is ok. Please look out for each other and head to higher ground if you are on the eastern coast of the South Island.

We will update you as more information comes through.

ENDS

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