#ChileQuake National Tsunami Advisory Cancelled Update22
Tsunami advisory cancelled:
Based on scientific assessment a decision has been made to cancel the Tsunami Advisory in place over night.
Sea level data indicate the peak of activity has passed. There will be ongoing sea level fluctuations and tidal effects for the rest of the day throughout the country. People are advised to continue to take caution in coastal areas.
This is the last message via the national warning system for this event.
This cancellation message has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
This cancellation message is also being sent to the media.
NCMC status:
The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is standing down from 0900 hours on 01/03/2010.
After this time, normal Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Managment contact details will apply:
General enquiries to: 04 473 7363
Media enquiries to: 04 494 6951
Useful websites:
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
http://www.getthru.govt.nz/
