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6.3 and 5.9 Earthquakes Hit Christchurch New Zealand February 22 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Damaged cathedral symbolizes NZ city's anguish

By STEVE McMORRAN
The Associated Press
Saturday, February 26, 2011; 9:37 AM

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- For 130 years, Christchurch Cathedral stood at the center of its city as a graceful monument to its heritage and civic pride. Now, with its spire decapitated by an earthquake, it has become a symbol of the city's anguish.

Tuesday's 6.3-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 145 people in New Zealand left the Anglican cathedral's once-stately bell tower in ruins, possibly with an additional 22 people lying dead in the rubble.

"The cathedral is the heart of the city, and the city has a broken heart," the building's dean, Peter Beck, said while looking at the damage.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/26/AR2011022601394.html
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Christchurch earthquake: Thousands flee mangled city

By Andre Hueber
5:30 AM Sunday Feb 27, 2011

Excerpt:

Though many quake refugees in places such as Hanmer said they were looking for a temporary haven, experts believe a good number will depart the damaged city - and maybe the country - for good. Christchurch Airport had 30,000 people a day fly out since Wednesday.
...

University of Auckland head of sociology Dr Tracey McIntosh is expecting Canterbury's population to decline and people might even leave New Zealand.

"People have experienced what is known as a reality rip, where everything we are confident and secure about is suddenly ripped open and unsettled - it makes us wonder what we can count on."

She said some people would be resilient and prepared to invest back into the region but others would say "enough's enough" and decide it wasn't worth it.

"People will want to move themselves away from a sense of ongoing trauma - the visual and aural triggers which remind us of the event. Some may look at moving to other parts of New Zealand but others will want a complete break." Australia was the logical destination.

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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10709035
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

King's Education


STUDENTS BY NATIONALITY

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</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Cai Ying Ye


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Cai Yu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Dai Jing


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>De Li


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Didi Zhang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hong Ling Liu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hui Yun Tu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hui Zhang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jia Hui Lei


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jin Yu Huang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jing Ge


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jinyan Leng


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Li Min Wang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Li Xia


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Lin Lin Xu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Man Jin


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Tao Wang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Wanju Li


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Weiyu Zhang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Wen He


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Xiaoli Zhou


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Xiling Han


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Xiujuan Xu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yan Tao Zhong


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yang Chen


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yin Miao Bai


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>China


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Zhehui Bai


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Akiko Taniguchi


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Asuka Tsuchihashi


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Ayaka Naruse


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Ayako Yamaguchi


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Chie Tanaka


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Chiho Mochida


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Emi Murakami


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Erisa Miyake


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Haruki Hyakuman


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hifumi Hoshiba


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hiroko Sato


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hiroko Tamano


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hitomi Inoue


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Kayo Kanamaru


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Kento Okuda


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Kiyoshi Tsukamoto


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Kyoko Kawahata


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Marina Arai


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Mayumi Asakawa


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Megumi Horita


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Miki Hayasaka


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Mina Yamatani


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Narumi Kuroda


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Norika Masutani


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Noriko Otsubo


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Noriko Tsukamoto


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Rika Hyuga


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Rika Iwakura


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Risa Kakizawa


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Saki Ueno


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Saki Yotota


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Saori Kikuda


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Saya Sakuda


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Tomoki Ishikuru


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Toshiko Imaoka


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yasuhiro Kitagawa


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yoko Suzuki


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yoko Sakurai


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yoshiko Hirauchi


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yuki Hamaski


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yuki Hasumoto


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yukie Kobayashi


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yukio Minami


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yuko Hirabayashi


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yumiko HATA


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Japan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yurika Uchihira


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Korea


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Gil-Hwan Yu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Korea


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Naon Yu


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>April Lem Andit


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Clarisse Anne Arellano


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Dennis Demanawa


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Emmabelle Anoba


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Erica Avir Nora


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Ezra Mae Medalle


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Genelou Faith De Guzman


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Gilyn Mesiona


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Ivy Cabunilas


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jay Ian G. Payot


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jessie Lloyd Redoble


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jewel Francisco


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>John Kristoffer Chua


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>John-John Macayan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe***


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Phlippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Juhani Rio Ramos


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Phlippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Lalaine Agatep


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Louise Amantillo


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Rhea Mae Sumalpong


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Simeon Jr Canto


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Trisha Tirol


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Philippines


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Valquin Bensurto


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Saudi Arabia


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Mohammed Abdullah I Alsallum


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Saudi Arabia


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Naif Fahad K Alshammari


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Saudi Arabia


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Nawaf Al-Malki


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Serbian


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Tamara Cvetanova


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Taiwan


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Hsin-Hung Lee


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Budsarin Ketpichai


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Haruthaya Luangsurapeesakul


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Methawarin Bunjong


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Siriphan Wongbunngam


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Thanydha Intarangkun


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Wanpen Preeklang


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Yuwadee Yowarach


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Jittra Waithayatadapong


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Status unknown


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Thailand


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Phimphorn Liangchuea


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Missing - presumed in building


</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=bottom width=95>Yemen


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=215>Mohammed Abdullah Balahwal


</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width=231>Advised Safe


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Feb 26, 2011

A compilation of images from the Christchurch earthquake to the song My City of Ruins by Bruce Springsteen.
Source: ONE News

http://<IFRAME title="YouTube video player" height=390 src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z_sFYVYOLrk" frameBorder=0 width=640 allowfullscreen></IFRAME>

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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Police working hard on identification


27 February, 2011 - 11:03

The number of confirmed deaths is now 146. We expect that number to increase further. We are very close to being able to release further names.

We are working as hard as we can to complete identification and be able to release the bodies of victims to their loved ones.

We understand the trauma the families are going through. It's important to understand that the severity of this disaster means some victims suffered horrendous injuries and identification is very difficult.

We continue to believe there are more than 200 missing in the worst-damaged sites in the city.

We have a total of 166 disaster victim identification trained staff working on shifts. They are very well led and they are working as hard as they can. This includes on both the post mortem phase and the antemortem phase where we sit down with the families to gather as much information as we can to correctly identify people. We have another DVI team arriving from Thailand today and the United Kingdom on Monday.

There are still a large number of foreign nationals who have been reported as "missing" - but most likely are not missing at all. We ask overseas visitors throughout New Zealand to contact friends and family at home to let them know they are safe and well.

We will be holding further briefings for families today. We have held two family briefings so far as its important that the families of those missing have the most up to date information possible.

From today some cordons will be secured with fencing. This will help free up some of our staff for general policing work.

We continue to respond to crime and concerns throughout the city - we made several arrests overnight including a number for breaches of cordons, and for burglaries.

Australian police are working well with our local teams. One patrol was pleased to arrest some looters overnight. They have been sworn in as New Zealand police officers.

The Australian police are also getting out into the suburbs to check people are safe. They will have official identification on them.

Reports of people impersonating officials are of concern. We urge people to be cautious and check the identity of people calling on them. It's disappointing at this time when we are seeing so much generosity and community spirit.

Ask people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

Please attribute to Superintendent Dave Cliff, Canterbury District Commander
ENDS

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/27295.html
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Source: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/natural-disasters/news/article.cfm?c_id=68&objectid=10709101

Christchurch earthquake: What you need to know
By Paul Harper
12:11 PM Sunday Feb 27, 2011

...A map of the location of facilities available across the city, including portoloos, water supplies, supermarkets and road closures can be seen here: http://eqviewer.co.nz/ ...

Accommodation

Housing New Zealand is providing a temporary accommodation service to those displaced by the earthquake...
 
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TV anchor, doctors missing at N.Z. bldg

......Local police reportedly told Manning's children Kent, 15, and Lizzy, 18, that their mother could not have survived the building's collapse. But a sobbing Lizzy told a local newspaper, "My mum is superwoman, she'd do anything."....

Japan-Australia cooperation

Australian and Japanese emergency rescue teams have been cooperating in the difficult rescue effort at the CTV Building.

Both nations' teams hold the "Heavy" classification in the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group External Classification (IEC) process, the highest of the three levels in the United Nations' rescue ability assessment process.....

......As of Friday, 47 bodies had been found at the CTV Building, and identification work using DNA samples is in progress......

(Feb. 27, 2011)
yomiuri online http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110226003755.htm

Search at quake-hit language school continues as more students reported missing

.....two Japanese students from Toyama College of Foreign Languages (TCFL) who were studying at the school -- Yoshiko Hirauchi, 61, and Yurika Uchihira, 19 -- were thought to have been rescued from the rubble, but the municipal government of Toyama said on Feb. 25 that their whereabouts had not been confirmed. Toyama city officials said this brings the number of students whose status is unknown from 10 to 12.....

(Mainichi Japan) February 26, 2011 http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/news/20110226p2a00m0na016000c.html
 
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Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12591428

27 February 2011 Last updated at 14:17 GMT

Four Britons thought killed in New Zealand earthquake

Rescuers say they are losing hope of finding the scores of people still missing..

Two more British people are injured and one remains missing, a spokesman added.

One of those killed was previously named as Gregory Tobin, a 25-year-old chef, from Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. More from the source.
 
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Despair as family plans Shane's funeral

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CLIO FRANCIS
Last updated 05:00 28/02/2011

The desperate search for Shane Tomlin, the man whose haunting image became the human face of Christchurch's earthquake, ended last night as the family were told to prepare for a funeral.

Mr Tomlin's rescue was captured by a Press photographer in the chaos after last Tuesday's 6.3 earthquake as he was pulled from the rubble of a Cashel Mall bakery.

What happened after that remained a mystery till his family were told to start preparing funeral arrangements last night.

More...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/4711133/Despair-as-family-plans-Shanes-funeral
 
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Israel sends earthquake aid to New Zealand; 2 Israelis still missing

February 27, 2011

SYDNEY, Australia (JTA) ? At least two Israelis are still missing since a devastating earthquake struck New Zealand.

Israel agreed Sunday to send to send water purification equipment and temporary shelters to Christchurch, which was ravaged by an earthquake on Feb. 22. The official death toll has risen to 147 with more than 50 still missing.

Israeli backpackers Ofer Levy and Gabi Ingel, both from Rehovot, were believed to be in Christchurch when the quake struck last Tuesday at lunchtime.

"There are two missing Israelis in New Zealand who are feared dead. We are working with the New Zealand government to locate them and provide New Zealand with aid," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting.

More...
http://www.jta.org/news/article/201...e-aid-to-new-zealand-2-israelis-still-missing
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

New Zealand earthquake: buildings failed when ground turned to liquid

Damp sediments under Christchurch made tremor more violent

guardian.co.uk, <TIME datetime="2011-02-23T21:16GMT" pubdate>Wednesday 23 February 2011 21.16 GMT</TIME>

Excerpt:

Maurice Lamontagne, a seismologist at the Geological Survey of Canada, said: "What surprised me most was not seeing the damage to masonry buildings like the cathedral's bell-tower but to see new concrete buildings crumbling down.
...

John Clague, an expert in natural hazards at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, said it was unclear what caused such serious damage to modern buildings, but said the answer could be the "liquefaction" of the ground when the shaking began.

"Liquefaction is a huge problem in Christchurch because the city is built on an alluvial plain, on sediments that are vulnerable to liquefaction," Clague said. "When shaken, these sediments transform into a liquid, causing irregular settlement of the ground, which is extremely damaging to buildings and buried structures, like water lines."

Because the ground loses its rigidity, buildings can be shaken far more violently.

Full text:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/weather/2011/feb/23/new-zealand-christchurch-earthquake-geology
 
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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Evacuation due to concerns about cliff face


28 February, 2011 - 09:01

Police are evacuating up to 60 properties in the Redcliffs area due to concerns about the stability of a cliff face.

Residents in Kinsey Terrace, Tuawera Terrace and at the bottom of Clifton Terrace are asked to proceed past the Sumner Beach Surf club and assemble in an area near the Poseidon Cafe.

Police are making direct contact with each affected house.

A geologist is assessing cracks in a nearby cliff which are causing concerns.

It is not known how long those residents will be out of their homes.

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/27304.html
 
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A New Zealand quake survivor returns to Japan

One of the Japanese students rescued from a building that collapsed in the New Zealand earthquake has left for Japan. A doctor says he's in stable condition.

Kento Okuda is a first-grade student at Toyama Foreign Language School who was studying English in Christchurch. The 19-year-old was attending a school in the CTV building that collapsed in the quake. His right leg had to be amputated to free him from the rubble.....

Monday, February 28, 2011 06:50 +0900 (JST)
nhk world http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/28_07.html

Japan sends DNA experts to NZ to ID quake victims

The Japanese government has sent DNA experts to New Zealand to help identify victims of the earthquake that struck Christchurch.

They will join about 70 Japanese rescue team members already in the country.
DNA testing and fingerprint verification are being used to identify the victims because the bodies are badly damaged.....

Monday, February 28, 2011 06:00 +0900 (JST)
nhk world http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/28_04.html

Japanese govt interviews kin of missing in NZ

The Japanese government has begun interviewing the relatives of Japanese nationals who went missing in Christchurch, New Zealand, after a powerful earthquake hit the city on Tuesday.

Officials from the Foreign Ministry are collecting information from relatives staying in the South Island city.
The move follows a request by the New Zealand police for help in identifying bodies recovered from demolished areas.....

Sunday, February 27, 2011 23:58 +0900 (JST)
nhk world http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/27_19.html
 
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More names released


28 February, 2011 - 10:47
Police have confirmed the names of two more victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

They are:
Natasha Sarah HADFIELD, age 38, of Kaiapoi
Owen Morris WRIGHT, age 40, of Lyttelton

The number of confirmed deaths is now 148, but that number is expected to increase. The priority remains working as fast as possible to make formal identifications and bring families more information about their loved ones.

In the past few hours Police have assisted with an evacuation of properties in Kinsey Terrace and Clifton Terrace in Redcliffs, due to concerns about the stability of a cliff-face. This is now being assessed by geologists.

There were two arrests overnight on earthquake related charges. One person was charged with breach of a cordon. The other was charged under the Civil Defence Emergency Act of falsely representing himself to Civil Defence, by impersonating a USAR officer, and also charged under the Crimes Act with possession of offensive weapons, namely knives, a police baton, and an axe. Police will take action against offenders.

New Zealand and Australian Police, assisted by Defence Force personnel, are continuing to actively patrol suburban areas - targeting offenders and giving support to local communities. Our family meetings will continue today and we continue to provide support through our family liaison team.

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/27308.html
 
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New Zealand quake city starts to bury dead, toll 148

By Rob Taylor
CHRISTCHURCH | Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:20pm GMT


A burial service for the first victim, a five-month-old infant boy, was due later on Monday. Only eight bodies, all local residents, have been released to families so far.
...
Authorities warned that they expected strong winds later on Monday, which could whip up storms of contaminated dust, and topple already loose masonry.

"That is of grave concern to us...it is not immediate health risk, but itself it is an irritant," local mayor Bob Parker told reporters.

Full text:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2011/02/27/uk-newzealand-quake-idUKTRE71L04920110227
 
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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

2.25pm: Christchurch residents are being reminded to boil water after outbreaks of gastroenteritis.

It was likely people had got sick after brushing their teeth in water they hadn't boiled. Officials are considering chlorinating the water.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/4711459/Christchurch-earthquake-latest-news
 
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#CHCH #EQNZ Quake Update 63

1605hrs, 28 February 2011

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LATEST

Message for Christchurch residents who have relocated
Christchurch residents who have relocated since 22 February's earthquake are asked to:

  • [*]If you are registered with Red Cross, please contact them to update your details.
    [*]If you are not registered with Red Cross, please contact your local Civil Defence Emergency Management Office, who will then register you to ensure that you are not included as a missing person.
    [*]Please alert friends and family that you are safe.

Rates for Christchurch property owners
Christchurch City Council advises that residents are not required to pay their rates as usual today - 28 February 2011. Rates can be paid at a future date to be confirmed. No penalties will apply.

Taxes for quake victims
Inland Revenue advises that they will be flexible about tax returns: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/ird-will-take-flexible-approach-quake-victims

Debts and hardship
The Commerce Commission advises that people who owe money have a legal right to ask for the terms of their loan to be changed, when they are facing hardship. See: http://www.comcom.govt.nz/hardship/

Galeforce Winds
LATEST UPDATE: It has now been confirmed that the gale force winds that were forecast for Christchurch from Tuesday night into Wednesday will no longer affect the city.

Fire Ban
A total fire ban is currently in place across Christchurch, including Banks Peninsula. No fire permits will be issued.

Public Showers
Pioneer Stadium (75 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon) is now offering showers to the public.

Use of Generators
People planning to use a generator MUST consult an electrician. Plugging a generator into your home can reconnect neighbouring properties without them or you knowing it.

Continue to Boil Water
Remember to boil ALL water before drinking, including tanker water and normal tap water. Christchurch City Council will advise when it is no longer necessary to boil or treat tap water.

Student Volunteer Army
Volunteers wanting to take part in the Army tomorrow are asked to be at the UCSA car park at 90 Ilam Road between 9-10am (Tues 1 March) . A marquee has been erected to house and cater for volunteers. Visit www.sva.org.nz, or phone 03 974 8414.

Road closures
The main road in to Sumner from Cave Terrace to Nayland Street is now closed due to rock-face assessment. To access Sumner, use Mount Pleasant Road and Summit Road, over Evans Pass. For other information about Christchurch road closures: http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/road-closures/


Opening status of schools and ECE services in Christchurch City and the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts
All schools and ECE services in Christchurch City will remain closed until further notice.
Schools and ECE services in Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts may choose to open from tomorrow, Monday 28 February or to stay closed. The decision to open or remain closed will be made by the school board or ECE service. They must consider property issues, health and safety issues, and whether there is sufficient staff. Individual schools and ECE services will notify parents themselves when they are to reopen. The Ministry will update its website as this information becomes available.

NZ asked to observe silence for Canterbury
Prime Minister John Key has asked that all of New Zealand observes two minutes? silence for the victims of Canterbury?s devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
?I am calling on all New Zealanders to stop and remember those who have lost their lives, those who are missing, and the hundreds of people who are mourning family and friends. At 12.51pm this Tuesday, 1 March, I am asking that New Zealand stops for two minutes as a sign of unity for the people of Canterbury who are enduring a tragedy beyond what most of us can imagine.?

Building / residential evaluations
A major operation to evaluate building safety and needs of residents involves approximately 100 multi-agency teams visiting residential suburbs of Christchurch. Several thousand residences have been visited in many northern, north-eastern, eastern and southern suburbs. Over 400 residences have been identified as in need of food and liaison is under way with the Salvation Army. Lyttelton and surrounds appear to be the worst affected areas relative to day-to-day care/ (such as food). Officials will be carrying ID. Ask to view it.

Rescue Operation
In the past few hours Police have assisted with an evacuation of properties in Kinsey Terrace and Clifton Terrace in Redcliffs, due to concerns about the stability of a cliff-face. This is now being assessed by geologists.

Over the evening of 25 February, around 30 people were evacuated from Soleares Ave, in Mt Pleasant because of risk of rock fall. They have been re-housed or are at centres.

As at 1600hrs on 28 February:

  • [*]There are 148 confirmed fatalities. This figure is expected to rise.
    [*]The identity of eight of the deceased has been publicly released. See: http://www.police.govt.nz/list-deceased
    [*]There have been 70 people rescued alive.
    [*]There are more than 200 people reported missing (unaccounted for) in the worst-damaged sites in the city. This number will include many, or all, of the fatalities.
    [*]The disaster victim identification process is thorough and time-consuming. To date, eight names have been released.

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http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/
For information about centres, water distribution, schools, road closures and electricity status

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ESSENTIAL CONTACTS

Earthquake Government Helpline: 0800 779 997
A service for people requiring information on income support, housing options / accommodation, health issues, community assistance, Civil Defence or any other government service.
OFFERS OF HELP: The Government Helpline is also recording offers of help and telling people how to make them happen. Overseas callers should use: +64 7 850 2199

Missing Person Enquiry Line: 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276)
For enquiries about missing persons in the Christchurch earthquake. People enquiring from outside New Zealand should call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: +64 7 850 2199 or email: familylinks@redcross.org.nz

HealthLine (24 hours): 0800 611 116
The service is staffed by registered nurses who will assess your health needs, and give information and advice to help you decide on the best level of care.

Housing Help:
New centralised national arrangements have been announced for people wanting to make offers of free accommodation for those needing to leave Christchurch following the earthquake.

People wanting to make such offers are urged to visit www.housinghelp.govt.nz. If you are unable to access the Internet, you can ring 0800 HELP 00 (0800 435 700).

Earthquake Commission (EQC): 0800 DAMAGE (0800 326 243)
For information on EQC?s insurance cover, cleaning up and making a claim.

Christchurch City Council: 03 941 8999 (customer services)
For assessment of major structural damage to your home or business premises or for help with essential council services such as water supply or sewage disposal.

Christchurch International Airport: 0800 568 369
Including information about travel, tourism and accommodation.

Federated Farmers Helpline: 0800 FARMING (0800 327 646)
For information, advice and contacts for Canterbury farmers (weekdays 8.30am - 5pm).

Business Helpline: 0800 42 49 46
Information for business owners.

Urgent Servicing of Portaloos
For urgent servicing of portable toilets (including after hours 5pm to 8am) call the Council Call Centr: 03 941 8999 (updated from earlier number 1345hrs, Monday 28 February).

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OTHER CONTACTS

Child Youth and Family clients
All Child Youth and Family clients can call 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459) for assistance with concerns about a child or young person.

Animal
For lost or found dogs please contact Animal Control on 021 240 8310 or visit 10 Metro Place - Open 8:00am to 6:00pm. Information about animal and lost/found pets is also available on the SPCA New Zealand website: Christchurch Earthquake - Updates, Lost/Found Pets and How You Can Help

Ministry of Justice
For latest updates regarding Christchurch courts and trials: http://www.justice.govt.nz/media/christchurch-earthquake-february-2011

Department of Corrections
Community Probation Services staff: Corrections has set up a 0800 line to provide practical staff support and advice It is also available to staff throughout the country who may have family or friends caught up in the quake. The number is 0800 QUAKEINFO (0800 782 534). It will be staffed around the clock until further notice.

Offenders in the community: Corrections has begun making text and phone contact with all offenders in the Christchurch Area to confirm their safety and whereabouts. Offenders who have not yet been reached are urged to phone 0800 222 337. This line will also be answered around the clock until further notice.

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DONATIONS - please give cash not goods

People wanting to contribute to the response are encouraged to contribute financially ONLY. (No donations of goods or services at this time please). Cash donations to:

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Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Prime Minister John Key has launched the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, a global fundraiser for the recovery effort in the city and the Canterbury region.

OR

Mayoral Relief Fund
In addition, a Mayoral Fund has been set up to accept donations to Christchurch citizens at the following BNZ bank account: 02-0800-0849758-000 (account number updated 24 February).

OR


  • [*]Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.nz/donateOR
    [*]Salvation Army: 0800 53 00 00 (Specify that your donation is for the ?Canterbury Earthquake Appeal?) OR
    [*]Any ANZ Bank branch: Account number 01-1839-0188939-00
    [*]Any National Bank branch: Account number 06-0869-0548507-00
    [*]Any Westpac Bank branch: Account number 03-0207-0617331-00
    [*]Any ASB Bank branch: Account number 12-3205-0146808-00
    [*]Any BNZ Bank branch: Account number 02-0500-0982004-000
    [*]Any Kiwibank branch: Account number: 38-9009-0759479-00
    [*]Vodafone customers can donate either $3 or $5 to the cause by TXTing ?Quake? to either 333 ($3 donation) or 555 ($5 donation). 100% of all donations will go to the NZ Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal.

Reminder to New Zealanders from IRD that Canterbury earthquake donations made to approved donee organisations, such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, are eligible for a tax credit. Please retain all receipts to claim your credit. For further information see: which donations are tax deductible (www.beehive.govt.nz)

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AFTERSHOCKS

Expect aftershocks. Each time one is felt, drop, cover, and hold on. It is normal to feel anxious or stressed as a result of the earthquakes and numerous aftershocks that have rocked Christchurch. One way of coping with anxiety and stress is to talk about how you are feeling with friends, family, neighbours or work colleagues. It is important to continue to eat and sleep as regularly as possible and to exercise to help reduce any tension and anxiety.

GNS Science advises that there may be more magnitude 5 or greater aftershocks in the next few days. GNS models predict that between four and 16 aftershocks of magnitude four or greater should be expected.

Accurate prediction of earthquakes not possible
Scientists are paying special attention to the patterns of the aftershocks and assessing data from surveying networks, however accurate scientific prediction of earthquakes and aftershocks is not possible.

Aftershocks are diminishing in overall frequency since the February 22, 2011 earthquake.

Many aftershocks have been in the vicinity of Lyttelton during the past 24 hours (at 1400hrs 28 Febraury). Aftershock zone is expanding as expected. This means seismic activity will be felt outside the Port Hills and Lyttelton areas. Satellite data is providing improved knowledge of the earthquake.

For your safety
Aftershocks are expected to continue and this could lead to further building damage or collapse, as well as continued disruption to power, telecommunications and essential services.

Check yourself first for injuries and get first aid if necessary before helping injured or trapped persons.

Check on neighbours, friends and family in your local area.


  • [*]Assess your home or workplace for damage. If the building appears unsafe get everyone out. Use the stairs, not an elevator and when outside, watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines. Stay out of damaged areas.
    [*]Look for and extinguish small fires if it is safe to do so. Fire is a significant hazard following earthquakes.
    [*]Listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
    [*]Do not overload phone lines with non-emergency calls.
    [*]Do not use any lifts anywhere in Christchurch.
    [*]Do not sight-see in affected areas - this is causing congestion and impacting on response vehicles. Roads are for lifelines and emergency services.
    [*]Help people who require special assistance - infants, elderly people, those without transportation, families who may need additional help, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.

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EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES

Blood donations
NZ Blood has announced that the Christchurch Blood Donor Centre will be closed until further notice. They have good supplies of blood in Christchurch and have supplies they can bring in from other centres. At this stage blood stock are fine, but if the situation changes they will inform people via their website (www.nzblood.co.nz) or via Facebook.

Hospitals and Medical Centres
Only attend A and E (accident and emergency) at the hospital if absolutely essential. For other injuries, contact your nearest after hours medical centre/General Practice or nearest after hours surgery. Canterbury residents with urgent medical needs can visit a GP free of charge until end of Sunday 06 March. Canterbury residents will not have to pay the $3 co-payment or any other part-charges or premiums on their prescriptions until Sunday 06 March.

If you are unwell, call for help: HealthLine 0800 611 116 (minor injury or illness).

The Latimer Square & Canterbury University triage centres remain open. 70% of GPs are up and running. The 24 hour surgery on Bealy Avenue is open.

A mobile medical centre has been established adjacent to Cowles Stadium in East Christchurch to provide primary care, obstetrics and general emergency medicine. It will be open from 0800 - 2000 each day, commencing Saturday 26 February.

Thank you to all the midwives who responded to the call for help with maternity care. Canterbury District Health Board have sufficient numbers now.

Aged care
Aged care continues to be a priority issue. Some older people have been transferred out of Christchurch. Health staff are leading the process, and liaising with the receiving DHB as required. The National Health Coordination Centre is following up with all rest homes.

Public health messages
People need to take the following advice to avoid getting sick with stomach bugs and other illnesses:

  • [*]Boil water before drinking, brushing teeth or washing/preparing food. Assume tap water is contaminated and unsafe to drink until advised otherwise by Council. For a full list of water stations see: www.canterburyearthquake.org.nz
    [*]Take your medicines (and copies of prescriptions) with you.
    [*]If you have water, use it sparingly.
    [*]It is vital that everyone takes special care with personal hygiene. Please keep hands clean to prevent the spread of infection.
    [*]Look after each other - keep in touch with families, friends and neighbours.
    [*]Assume river, sea water, ponds, puddles and any other surface water is contaminated with sewage.

There are 250 port-a-loos in transit, with 960 on order from US, and 5,000 camp toilets have been ordered and will be allocated to priority areas.

Food safety
MAF (Food Safety) has issued advice to protect people from food borne illnesses in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake. For information see Food safety in the Christchurch earthquake

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Fire Service response
There are approximately 100 fire-fighters deployed each day, and a 12 person Incident Management Team. The Christchurch Fire Operations Command is based in the grounds of the Transalpine Region offices.

The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams currently deployed in Christchurch are made up of personnel from New Zealand (150), New South Wales (72), Queensland (70), Singapore (55), Taiwan (22), and Japan (66), USA (numbers not confirmed.) These numbers are approximate. The advance party from the UK arrived Thursday 24 February, with the remainder due in the morning of Friday 25 February (55). A Chinese USAR team arrived on Friday 25 February.

The focus for USAR teams is rescuing people, with operations currently targeted in the CBD, Lyttleton and Sumner.

Defence Force
There are more than 1400 New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed in Christchurch.

New Zealand Army personnel and their Singapore Armed Forces counterparts are continuing to provide the 24/7 cordon around the central city, with security patrols also in place in the suburbs of Bexley and Waltham.

Navy personnel are providing security patrols in the Lyttelton town centre.

The HMNZS CANTERBURY will return to Lyttelton on Monday 28 February with aid supplies including water, 20 plus vehicles, fuel tanker, fire appliances, telecom vans, engineer bridging and general materials. HMNZS OTAGO and HMNZS PUKAKI, will continue to provide assistance to the people of Lyttleton.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has now moved 1542 passengers in and out of Christchurch, and 121,000 tonnes of freight has been facilitated by the RNZAF into Christchurch in the last 24 hours. Many thousands more tonnes of freight from international military aircraft have also been unloaded and moved into the city.

Police cordon
District Commander Superintendent Dave Cliff says Police cordons remain in place around the four avenues (Deans, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald and Bealy) as is until Sunday when it will be reviewed. Police are imposing tight restrictions in Central Christchurch for public safety reasons (building collapse). Police are urging people to stay out of the Christchurch central city business area. Emergency services and disaster response agencies are continuing all possible efforts to search buildings in the CBD and other parts of the city. See: Police Cordon Enforcement Policy

Anyone trying to access the area without authorisation faces arrest.

Can I get personal possessions out of a cordoned area?
No - the area is too unstable. These areas are being actively policed to prevent access and protect private property. A process for retrieving personal belongings will be put in place in due course. Public will be advised when this will occur.

How do I get into the cordoned area of the CBD?
Access to the CBD is rigorously monitored and will only be authorised under certain, restricted circumstances. Call Earthquake Government Helpline: 0800 779 997 for more information.

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TOURISTS AND OTHER VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Visa Extensions for Foreign Nationals Affected by Earthquake
Immigration New Zealand is issuing automatic six month visa extensions for any foreign national whose work, visitor or student visa application cannot be processed because of the Christchurch earthquake. Immigration New Zealand's central Christchurch office in the Crystal Plaza building is unable to be accessed for safety reasons. For more information contact: Immigration New Zealand

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred 10km south-east of Christchurch at 12:51, February 22, 2011. Depth (focal depth): 5km. The National Crisis Management Centre has been activated and a State of National Emergency for Christchurch city has been declared (www.beehive.govt.nz).

What is a State of National Emergency?
A state of national emergency can be declared when the civil defence response is beyond the resources of the responsible local authority. In this case, there is a need to coordinate the significant amount of assistance and resources that have arrived and are arriving from other regions and from overseas. The declaration of the state of national emergency highlights the seriousness of the situation ? more so even than the 4 September 2010 quake.

Restrictions imposed by the state of national emergency apply only to the Christchurch area and do not have any direct impact on other areas of New Zealand.

For more information: The Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan includes an explanation (PDF document) of what powers are exercised by whom in such a situation.

Event Summary
Restoration work is progressively providing increased utility services, although the rate of restoration for some services will slow now given the impact of extensive liquefaction and other ground disruption, especially in the southern end east of the city. It is estimated that 100,000 to 150,000 tonnes of liquefaction sand will need to be removed, compared with a total of approximately 20,000 tones in the September event.

Priorities for the response remain the support of the urban search and rescue operation, the treatment and care of injured or affected individuals, and the coordination of national resources in support of the local response. National resources continue to be deployed in support of the local response. An estimated 100 multi-agency teams will be operating today to evaluate building safety and the needs of residents.

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Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

JC Roehl is safe! His friends write that he is without power or water though.
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Source: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10709299

Quake-hit workers to get $400 a week Govt subsidy, PM announces
By Audrey Young and NZ Herald staff
Updated 6:29 PM Monday Feb 28, 2011

Prime Minister John Key today announced those put out of work by last week's devastating Canterbury earthquake will be eligible for subsidies of up to $400 per week.

Full-time workers whose employers believed their business was no longer viable because of the quake would receive $400 net per week, to help them transition to either finding another job or seeking other welfare assistance, said Mr Key. Part-time workers would receive $240 net per week.

Employers are also supported by the six-week package, announced by Mr Key at a press conference this afternoon, to help them keep paying wages to workers during the quake recovery.

Business owners would receive payments of $500 gross per week for each full-time employee, which will be paid to the affected worker. For part-time workers the payment will be $300 gross per week

"This subsidy is designed to keep businesses connected with their staff during the first few weeks after the earthquake," said Mr Key.

Mr Key said he expected about 42,000 people will be able to access the assistance packages at a cost of $100 to $120 million.

He said the bill for last week's devastating earthquake would be about 7 to 8 per cent of the GDP, compared to 2005's Hurricane Katrina's one per cent impact on the US economy...
 
Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Re: 6.3 and 5.6 Earthquakes Hit ChristChurch New Zealand February 21 2011 - Heavy Damage - Deaths

Fantastic!

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