6.21am: Where toilets are working, use and flush them, then check to see the waste is going away. If not ring the council so they know where the problems are. 200 portable toilets have been distributed.
If water is available and there are no sewage flows, residents can use water sparingly to flush toilets but should avoid taking showers or baths.
If it rains, people should collect water in buckets.
If water is not available, residents can dig latrines or use buckets.
There is a total ban on watering gardens in Christchurch. Residents are asked to shut down their irrigation systems
People whose properties appear undamaged and without siltation can use their showers. This must be done sparingly to conserve water. If your property has experienced liquifaction and damage it is best to avoid the use of your shower
You can flush your toilets sparingly but only if it is functioning properly