Christchurch Earthquake Resources
In light of the recent tragedy in Christchurch we decided to round up some useful information for people to use.
If you use Twitter:
- Tweet with the hashtag #eqnz for general tweets about the earthquake. http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23eqnz
- Tweet with the hashtag #eqnzContact if you are looking for or posting updates for someone. http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23eqnzContact
- If you follow @NZcivildefence (the The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management) on Twitter you can also receive updates on the disaster.
There is a helpline operating 24 hours that can provide information, advice and transfer calls to the appropriate agencies. The number is: 0800 779997
If you are trying to find a person or you can update the status of someone there please use the site below:
Here are some useful sites to get more information:
- Christchurch Earthquake - quick facts (via NZ Herald)
- http://www.eq.co.nz/
- http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
- http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/
If you are a student and wish to volunteer you can visit the Student Volunteer Army Facebook page.
To see a map of the earthquakes you can visit http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/
The entire team here at Turboweb sends out their best wishes to those affected by the earthquake.