Earthquake: Emergency update - Monday 13 June 2011

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Mon Jun 13 2011 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)

Earthquake: Emergency update - Monday 13 June 2011

Monday, 13 June 2011, 1:55 pm
Press Release: University of Canterbury

Emergency update - Monday 13 June 2011

There has been a significant aftershock in Canterbury estimated 5.5 magnitude, the impact of which is yet to be determined (1.20pm Monday 13 June). As a precaution the University has evacuated both Ilam and Dovedale sites and asks that people safely make their way home. The University will be undertaking checks of buildings and will update the UC web page by 5pm today (Monday 13 June).

If you need emergency assistance please contact Security team on extn. 6111 or 0800 823 637.

ENDS

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