An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 5 September 2010 entitled, "State of emergency day 2".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 4 September 2010 entitled, "It's been a weird sort of day".
An entry from Jennifer Middendorf's blog for 10 September 2010 entitled, "Another step towards normality".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Safety issues. Fire rescue personnel dismantle chimneys in Kaiapoi".
A video about the Christchurch central city in the days after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The video includes footage of empty streets, and New Zealand Police and Army members guarding the cordons. It also includes footage of engineers checking the safety of buildings.
The road outside the Kaiapoi Fire Station has slumped, and is cordoned off with safety tape.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage control. Urban Search and Rescue team members liaise with safety officers in front of Blackwells department store in Kaiapoi".
The Press Building in Cathedral Square missing the wrought iron at the top of the tower. It was removed after the 4 September earthquake for safety reasons.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 12 September 2010 entitled, "Volunteer Quake-catchers".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 5 September 2010 entitled, "Confined to Cottage".
Diggers working at the corner of Charles and Jones Streets in Kaiapoi. The street partially blocked off by safety fencing and road cones, and a portaloo is visible in the background.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Safety first: management of the Science Alive building have installed a wooden brace to prevent any bricks from falling. The clock still shows the time of the earthquake".
A photograph of a green sticker on the window of The Dolls House Shop antique store on Colombo Street. The sticker indicates that the store is safe to enter. The sign reads, "Inspected, no restriction on use or occupancy. This building has received a brief inspection only. While no apparent structural or other safety hazards have been found, a more comprehensive inspection of the exterior and interior may reveal safety hazards". The structural engineer has written on the sign "propping to rear of building inadequate, fire egress also at rear inappropriate, no occupancy to second storey".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 10 September 2010 entitled, "Return to normal? Not yet!".
Damage to the the shops on the corner of Colombo Street and Bealey Avenue. The facade on the roof has crumbled, as well as the awning over the pharmacy. Road cones, tape and fences bar the public for their own safety.
Damage to the the shops on the corner of Colombo Street and Bealey Avenue. The facade on the roof has crumbled, as well as the awning over the pharmacy. Road cones, tape and fences bar the public for their own safety.
Damage to retail buildings on High Street. Shops shown include Burgers & Beers, as well as boutique clothing stores Embassy and Plush. All are cordoned off for safety. A collapsed ceiling is visible through the windows above Burgers & Beers.
A video about people seeking safety at the Civil Defence Support Centres after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. The video includes interviews with residents at the Burnside High School support centre about their experiences during the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of a sign on the door of the Botanic Gardens Cafe. The sign indicates that the premises have been assessed by the Christchurch City Council after the 4 September 2010 earthquake and no apparent food safety issues were found.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Damage to St. Mary's Anglican Church Timaru resulting from 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake centred near Darfield. Damage can be seen to the spires on the church tower. The spire-tops were removed for safety and to be repaired".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Lin and his wife Caleen Xue at the door of their cool store safe where they slept for three weeks after the 4 September earthquake to guard what was left of their stock, while their teenage children rented a single room in a house up the road for their safety".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Chris Lin and his wife Caleen Xue at the door of their cool store safe where they slept for three weeks after the 4 September earthquake to guard what was left of their stock, while their teenage children rented a single room in a house up the road for their safety".
A video of a press conference with Mayor Bob Parker, Roger Sutton (CEO of Orion), Superintendent Dave Cliff (Christchurch Police), and Chief Fire Officer Dan Coward. The speakers talk about the work that is being done to bring power back to Christchurch residents, and to assess the safety of buildings in the Christchurch central city.
Director of Gap Filler, Coralie Winn, setting up a sign in front of 832 Colombo Street. The sign reads, "Welcome! This site was home to South of the Border (Mexican Restaurant) and Denis Moore, Auto Electrician. Please keep your shoes on! Please be aware that the ground is uneven. Local by-laws applies - no alcohol on the street. For safety, we cannot over-crowd the site. ROAR. Please do buy a coffee, a cake and bring a picnic to enjoy. Thanks. Gap Filler".