Earthquake Update 37 – Canterbury District Health Board

Friday, 29 April 2011, 6:36 pmPress Release: Canterbury DHB

Earthquake Update 37 – Canterbury District HealthBoard

Former staffand residents of Hagley Hostel gathered to state theirfarewells to the building earlier this week beforedemolition starts later next week. The building has beenextensively damaged by the September and Februaryearthquakes and is extremely unsafe.

The first step inthe demolition process, provided it’s safe to doso, will be to rescue a collection of old researchrecords that have been stored in the building as well asheritage items, such as lead-lights, doors, and otherspecial features of the building, which have been identifiedto have historical significance.

Salvaging of these itemsis expected to start later week. However, items can ONLYbe rescued PROVIDED NO ONE’S SAFETY IS PUT AT RISK. Theitems WILL NOT be retrieved if there’s any sign safetycould be compromised.

Agencies are working together to help peopleprepare for the additional challenges of winter.

A lot ofwork has already gone into restoring heating to homes thatlost their primary source and making homes weathertight.

The Clean Heat Hub established earlier this yearhas made 25,000 calls to identify priority cases, based ondata from a variety of sources. About 4,000 heating unitshave been ordered, installed or repaired to date, includingheat pumps and different varieties of solid fuel burner.Orders are being placed at up to 1,000 per week.

If youare still without your main form of heating or your houseisn’t weather tight, then contact 0800DAMAGE or email heating@eqr.co.nz.”

• If youor a family member is sick, visit your GP early for advice.• To help stay warm, eat warm food, have hotdrinks and dress yourself and any kids in your family inlayers of warm clothing, even when you are athome.•Don’t be afraid to ask for help, especiallyfrom your family or neighbours. Keep an eye out for eachother, especially if there are vulnerable people in yourneighbourhood such as those who are elderly orunwell.•• If your home or heating hasbeen earthquake damaged, your first priority will be to staywarm and healthy. Environment Canterbury will not takeaction if the earthquake means you are not able to meet theclean air rules. This recognises that you may need to usewhatever safe means you have available including an openfire or non-compliant wood burner. We advise you to checkthat any heating is safe to use and we welcome calls if youare concerned about your individual circumstances. PhoneEnvironment Canterbury customer services 0800 324636

HEALTH WARNING LIFTED IN LYTTLETON HARBOUR &TAYLOR’S MISTAKE

Parking & Shuttle UpdateThe CDHBand the Christchurch City Council Transport & GreenspaceTeam have been working to try and find a solution to longerterm parking for CDHB staff and patients. Despite a numberof options being discussed we are still dealing with a lossof more than 800 parking spaces and trying to findalternative sites is proving difficult.The ideal solutioncontinues to be parking behind the Horticultural Centre andthe CDHB has provided minibuses to escort patients from thisarea during the day and for staff at night; security haveaccess to these minibuses 24/7. Staff are asked to walkwhenever possible because patients and visitors that mayfind the walk to the hospital difficult will be givenpreference for the shuttle. The shuttle picks ups and dropsoff at the main hospital entrance. The parking areabehind the horticultural centre area is well lit and an areahas been designated for staff working afternoon shifts toensure they are within view of the security team when theyreturn to their vehicles. There is also security availableto escort people to and from the parking area. A whitegazebo is located to the side of the parking area and staff,patients and visitors should wait here for escorts or theshuttle bus. Armagh St Gardens

This automobile park isnow open and there are no time restrictions. Access is fromRolleston Ave at the Armagh St bridge. Staff and patientscan use this sealed parking area and access the hospital viathe Botanical Gardens. There is no security in place, sorecommend this area for day shift parking.

Staff andpatient shuttles from Hillmorton and BurwoodShuttles arecontinuing to operate from Hillmorton Hospital hours havebeen extended to try and accommodate some more shifts. Dropoff and pick up is from the lower ground floor entrance ofChristchurch Women’s Hospital.The first shuttle will nowleave Hillmorton at 0715 and they will continue to runthroughout the day at the following times: Hillmortondeparture on the hour from 7.15am to 4.15pm and on the hourfrom Christchurch Hospital from 7.45pm to 4.45pm and againat 5.15pm.

TheBurwood to Christchurch Shuttle departs at 6.00am, 7.00am,8.15am and 2pm. The Christchurch to Burwood Shuttle departsat 3.30pm, 4.35pm, 5.45pm, and 11.10pm

The Princess MargaretHospital – Christchurch Hospital Shuttle is running as perusual

The boilwater notice has been lifted, however, the testing programmehas not included private wells and bores, so we advisepeople accessing drinking water from these sources toorganise ongoing private testing. Residents shouldcontact the Council if their reticulated water supply is notworking on 941 8999.

People should still try to conservewater because Christchurch’s water supply and waste waterinfrastructure remains delicate.

If you’re returning toyour home or business for the first time since thequake

Residents returning to their properties for thefirst time since the boil water notice has been lifted, andnew tenants or property owners, should turn on all the tapson their property and let them run for a minimum of fiveminutes. If after five minutes the water is stilldiscoloured they should continue to run it until it isclear.

Business owners or managers returning to theirpremises should also run taps for five minutes. Businessowners are also advised to organise a registered plumber tocheck their water systems prior to switching water on at thestreet. Leaks in the water pipe work on their site or intheir building could cause further damage to theproperty.

Chlorination of Christchurch water supply

SHORTSHOWERS SHOW YOU CARE – TAKE CARE WITH WATERUSE

Where you have water available at home, regardlessof what part of Christchurch you live in, please use itsparingly as sewerage systems are broken and not able tocope with massive volumes of waste water.

This applies whenshowering – remember that short showers show you care – andwhen flushing the toilet, ‘if it’s yellow let it mellow;if it’s brown flush it down’.

Don’t waste waterwashing the car!

SUPPORTAND COUNSELLING SERVICES

These have been extremelydifficult times for all of us. Each of us may be affectedin a different way. Common experiences include: poorsleep, irritability, nervousness, unpleasant dreams, loss ofenergy, feeling tired and a multitude of emotions such asanger, guilt or sadness.

In young kids symptoms caninclude bedwetting, being “clingy” to a parent anddisplaying disruptive and disturbing behaviour. These areall normal and understandable responses. They willgenerally lessen over time. Support from friends and familyhelps with recovery.

If you are concerned about yourselfor a family member or a friend, you encouraged to call:Special Helpline 0800 777 846. This service may offerimmediate advice and support or may connect you with anotherhelping agency.

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