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Updates on Christchurch earthquake
Latest update
13 June 2011
Christchurch has experienced several large aftershocks today. These have been strongly felt at our Lincoln site but there are no reports of injury or damage at the site.
Lincoln staff have now been sent home to be with family and to check property.
CEO message of sympathy and support for Canterbury
25 February 2011
On behalf of Plant & Food Research I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all those affected by the Christchurch Earthquake; to those who have lost people dear to them, who have family or friends injured or missing, and those who are facing loss or damage to homes, possessions and businesses. The thoughts of our Institute and all our staff are with you at this time.
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Latest Full Crisis Response Advisory
4:20pm 25 February 2011
Dear all, Following confirmation yesterday that all our permanent Lincoln staff are accounted for and not injured the focus today has been on continuing to track down a small number of casual staff and students who had proved difficult to reach in recent days. To the best of our knowledge we have managed to contact all people in this group and there are no reports of injuries.
Our Lincoln site continues to have power, water and phone services and today local members of the Assets & Services team completed an assessment of the site’s infrastructure, declaring it safe for reopening.
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4:40pm 24 February 2011
Dear all, After continuing efforts to contact our staff in Christchurch today we are pleased to say that all permanent employees have now been contacted and none are injured. Efforts are ongoing to contact casual workers and visitors. We have no reports of injury from this group to date and do not at this stage have any information that would lead us to hold any specific fears for the safety of those yet to be contacted.
Sadly we have become aware that a very small number of our staff have lost people close to them, or hold very grave fears. Our thoughts are with them and their families and we offer them our sincerest condolences.
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11:15am 24 February 2011
Dear all, Our thoughts remain with our Lincolns friends and colleagues.
There are now very few of our people with whom we have not made direct personal contact. Efforts continue this morning. We have do not have any reports of injury and do not at this stage have any information that would lead us to hold any specific fears for the safety of those we have not contacted. Needless to say it is very important for us to ascertain their wellbeing and whereabouts and we appreciate your support on this. A list of those still to be contacted can be found in the Lincoln reception. Please contact helpdesk if you have any information on (09) 925 7111.
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6:20pm 23 February 2011
Dear all, It has been a long and difficult day for many of our colleagues and their families. However we can now report that most Lincoln-based staff have been contacted directly and at this stage there are no reports of any injuries.
The latest update from David Hughes at the Lincoln site, at 4.30pm today, was that water, power and phone services remain available.
While the site is officially closed for business it is open for staff who wish to make use of water and power or who wish to attend to urgent work. Please note, we cannot guarantee the drinking quality of water. Staff are asked to conserve water and limit wastewater where practical.
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Short Updates
Latest update 11:20am 23 February 2011
There have been no reports of injury or major damage at our Lincoln campus following the major earthquake on 22 February. The site remains closed for business until further notice. We are currently working to ascertain the wellbeing of all Plant & Food Research staff in the region.
Communications in the region are currently unreliable. Anyone with information or questions regarding the wellbeing or circumstances of any Plant & Food Research Lincoln staff member can email us at helpdesk@plantandfood.co.nz.
Resources
Civil Defence website
Latest update from The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM)
Canterbury Earthquake response updates
Response information managed by Environment Canterbury
Selwyn District Council
Information on the general situation in the Selwyn region (of which Lincoln is part)
EAP New Zealand
EAP New Zealand has a designated email setup for all to contact in relationship to support during this time in Christchurch eqs@eapservices.co.nz. We also have a 0800327-669 phone line which is also monitored 24/7 to make arrangements for support.
There are three forms of support available. Face to face, telephone counselling and online e-counselling. Staff are encouraged to make use of services offered by EAP as required.
Helpful Tips
- Telecom has made payphones in and around Christchurch free for local, national and mobile calls.
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Community Laundry
Fisher & Paykel have set up community laundries across major affected areas in Christchurch offering free washing and drying facilities.