New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor

Re:New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor by zoltrain on Sunday November 13, 2016 @11:08AM (#12943963)

I'm pretty sure Civil Defence announced it's been contaminated. I would get bottled water, and get away from the coast if you're anywhere near there, or get to high ground. If you have no other option, go to a building with reinforced concrete that's high such as a parking lot. The Tsunami warning is issued to as far as wellington, and all of the cook straight.

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Re:New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor by rabboRubble on Sunday November 13, 2016 @11:52AM (#12944200)

If you are getting bottled water after an earthquake, you are already f*cked.

Have water on hand beforehand! It's not like bottles of water aren't for sale everywhere.

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Re:New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor by frio on Sunday November 13, 2016 @04:49PM (#12945856)

Yes, absolutely agreed. Last night's quake exposed my flat's somewhat chronic lack of preparation. I'll be visiting the supermarket tonight and ensuring our insurance policies are up to date, as I imagine much of Chch will be.

We've got a small collection of life straws/survival supplies for tramping, which is good, but they're in a part of the house that'd be inaccessible in a major event :/.

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Re:New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor by rabboRubble on Sunday November 13, 2016 @06:28PM (#12946410)

Stay safe and good luck.

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Re:New Zealand earthquake: Tsunami follows powerful tremor by dmoy on Sunday November 13, 2016 @01:56PM (#12944918)

Or, if you live near massive amounts of fresh water, stock up on high grade water filters, and have buckets or many bottles.

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