Sixteen-year-old Sam Mackwell and his mates from St Thomas of Canterbury College have created a device that uses boiling water to charge cellphones, power a light and run a radio. They came up with the idea for the small generator after the first earthquake in Canterbury in September when electricity supplies were cut to much of the city. They call the device"The Lion"and hope to sell it in retail stores soon.
A few older Christchurch Earthquake Pics from after the 6.3 last Feb (2011). And yes the aftershocks are still happening.. Twitter | Facebook |
A document produced by SPCA Canterbury outlining a plan for pet owners to follow in order to prepare for a disaster.
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A flowchart outlining the order of procedures to be taken by the University of Canterbury Emergency Operations Centre after an emergency.
Government initiative providing temporary accommodation service to people displaced by the Christchurch earthquake. Contains information about the service, and registration forms for property owners and applicants.
The mayor of Christchurch has declared a local state of emergency.
Members of the emergency response team look at a map of the campus at the Emergency House after the September earthquakes.
A video of an interview with Michael Ardagh, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Christchurch Hospital. Ardagh talks about the challenges the emergency department at the Christchurch Hospital faced following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Cats, dogs, horses, parrots, rats, hedgehogs and turtles. Just like people, these animals were affected by the earthquakes in Christchurch. And two researchers have published a new book into just how big the impact of the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes were. 'Animals in Emergencies: Learning from the Christchurch Earthquakes' is co-authored by Canterbury University's associate professor Annie Potts, and former veterinary nurse Donelle Gadenne.
Website of Canterbury CDEM Group, which is a partnership of local authorities, emergency services and other organisations tasked with providing effective and comprehensive management of major hazards and their consequences anywhere in Canterbury. Includes community preparedness information, information for emergency managers and CDEM Group plan.
Civil Defence says a state of emergency will remain in place in earthquake ravaged Cantebury for at least another day.
In earthquake-ravaged Canterbury, a state of emergency remains in place despite hopes it would be lifted today.
There are 10 fresh regulations already in place under emergency powers rushed through Parliament to deal with the Canterbury earthquake.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
Staff working in the Emergency Room.
The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury.
The state of emergency imposed in Canterbury after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago will be lifted today.
Parliament has passed emergency laws to help speed the reconstruction of Christchurch after the magnitude seven point one earthquake 11 days ago.