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".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 September 2010 entitled, "Volunteer Quake-catchers".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch streets, Avonside Drive road warning sign".
Those clearing up earthquake-damaged buildings in Canterbury are being warned to beware of asbestos.
A warning sign about contaminated water is nailed to a tree next to the Avon River on River Road.
A sign on the fence at St John's Church in Hororata reads "Warning. Beware of fallen debris and unstable structures in cemetery".
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.