Before and After Christchurch Earthquake

Sharing photos of total devastation. Prayers to all affected. Keep New Zealand strong.

Source, NZ Herald. Click here.

Donations to Christchurch

Canterbury Earthquake Appeal

The Salvation Army has relaunched its Canterbury Earthquake Appeal in expectation of great humanitarian need in the aftermath of today's 6.3 magnitude earthquake.

Your donation will strengthen our response to help those in need. Thank you for your support.

Please specify that your donation is for the ‘Canterbury Earthquake Appeal’

http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz

Christchurch Earthquake Information

Christchurch Earthquake Information

Local Emergency Phone Number:

111

Christchurch Quake Map

Google Person Finder for Christchurch earthquake

New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

News, maps, and resources regarding the Christchurch earthquake

Christchurch People, What to Expect, Do

• Expect aftershocks.  Each time one is felt, drop, cover, and hold on.
• Check yourself first for injuries and get first aid if necessary before helping injured or trapped persons.
• 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 safe to do so.  Fire is a significant hazard following earthquakes.
• Listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
• Do not overload the phone lines with non-emergency calls.
• Help people who require special assistance – infants, elderly people, those without transportation, large families who may need additional help, people with disabilities, and the people who care for them.

Source

http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/

Hagley Park Christchurch, Evacuation Centres, Christchurch

Hagley park, Christchurch has been converted into a temporary evacuation centre wherein an estimated 2000 people are currently staying the night. It is now closed for additional evacuees. For Earthquake help, please call 0800 779 997.

Other facilities converted into evacuation centres are:

• Burnside School,
• Papanui High School,
• Lyttelton Recreation Centre,
• Brooklands Community Centre,
• Akaroa Senior School is open.

Live Footage, Christchurch Earthquake

Click here for a live footage of the destruction today Feb 22, 2011. Christchruch New Zealand.

Christchurch Airport - closed

Due to the recent quake, the Christchurch airport is only open for emergency flights. Domestic flights will resume 8am tomorrow, Feb 23, 2011. International flights are suspended until noon time tomorrow according to radio news - but decision will be finalized still.

Please listen to tv3 and one news for more updates.

Or visit NZ herald for more information about the recent, devastating earthquake.