"bob in nz" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:45:35 -0500, Andy > shouted from the
> highest rooftop:
>
>>PING: Miche: 7.6 Earthquake!
>>
>>You and yours OK?
>>
>>Andy
>
>
> Miche in Dunedin is not that far from the epicentre and would have
> probably felt it. But since there were not injuries, we can hope that
> Miche is fine.
>
It sounds as though they will be without power and water for a while.
Janet