Ruth Gardner's Blog 12/09/2010: Volunteer Quake-catchers

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 September 2010 entitled, "Volunteer Quake-catchers".

The Timaru Herald Image: Natasha Martin 2010:09:19 19:42:38

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch streets, Avonside Drive road warning sign".

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A photograph of a road cone on Gayhurst Road, warning traffic of a crack.

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Cracks along the side of the road in Avonside, with road cones warning drivers off.

Canterbury health officials issue asbestos warning

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Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.

Christchurch Press Image: Don Scott 2010:09:29 15:09:23

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A warning sign about contaminated water is nailed to a tree next to the Avon River on River Road.

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Cracks partially repaired on Woodham Road in Avonside, with road cones warning cars of rubble, after the September 4th earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Alexia Johnston 2010:10:08 09:58:59

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A sign on the fence at St John's Church in Hororata reads "Warning. Beware of fallen debris and unstable structures in cemetery".

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A warning which reads "Polluted Water, Please avoid Contact, Christchurch City Council" on a tree next to the Avon River in Avonside.

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A sign on Robson Avenue warning the public of "Low Power Lines". The power poles sank during the earthquake due to liquefaction destabilising the ground underneath.

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NO GO" spray painted on a twisted bridge in Avonside, and cones on the other side, warning people not to cross, after the September 4th earthquake.

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A photograph of a sign from the Christchurch City Council, ECan and the Canterbury District Health Board warning people over the contamination in the rivers after the September earthquake. The sign reads, "Warning, contaminated water. Due to sewage overflows this water is unsafe for human contact and activity and is a Public Health Risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not consume any seafood or shellfish collected from this area". In the background, workers from Treetech clean up wood and leaves from felled trees.

River could burst banks in shaken Christchurch

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The state of emergency in Christchurch has just been extended until midday on Wednesday. In latest developments Canterbury Civil Defence is now warning people to prepare for potential flooding, only two days after the major earthquake that caused widespread damage to much of the region.

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A Christchurch City Council/Canterbury District Health Board/ECan sign on a tree next to the Heathcote River reads, "Warning, contaminated water. Due to sewage overflows this water is unsafe for human contact and activity and is a public health risk. Please keep all people and pets out of contact with the water and do not consume any seafood or shellfish collected from this area.".