A green notice on a building on Manchester Street, indicating that it has been assessed by structural engineers and is safe. Every building in Christchurch was assessed in this way, a green, yellow or red notice placed on the front door or window. Green means ok to enter; yellow, restricted use; red, not safe to enter.
A photograph of green and red stickers taped to the door of the Money Club Building on Manchester Street. The green sticker indicates that the building has been inspected and the red that it is unsafe to enter.
A photograph of plywood taped to the broken glass of Coco's Hair Design on Colombo Street. A green sticker in the window indicates that the building has been inspected and is safe to enter.
A photograph of USAR codes spray painted on the front doors of the Grumpy Mole Saloon on Cashel Street. A green sticker indicates that the building has been inspected and is safe to enter.
A photograph of the entrance to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The window to the left has been boarded up with plywood, and tape has been placed in front to keep the area clear. A green sticker can be seen in the window to the right, indicating that the hotel is safe to enter.
A photograph of a sign taped to one of the buildings in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury. The sign indicates that the building has been inspected by a structural engineer and is safe to enter.
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".
The building has a green ticket - now just needs a tidy up inside. File Reference: CCL-CE-2010-09-07-DSC01930 From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Pomeroy's Brewery Inn on Kilmore Street viewed across the Avon River. The bar is green stickered meaning it safe to enter. As a brick building in this condition is fairly rare.
A photograph of a map of Christchurch in a temporary Civil Defence headquarters set up at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark after the 4 September 2010 earthquake. Red, green and blue markings on the map indicate where flooding, sand and closures are located. Post-it notes and a key with a tag reading, "Manchester" are attached to the map.
An aerial photograph of Christchurch following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of the port of Lyttelton following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of Canterbury and the Waimakariri River following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of Canterbury and the Waimakariri River following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of the port of Lyttelton following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of the port of Lyttelton following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of the port of Lyttelton following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of the port of Lyttelton following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.
An aerial photograph of rural Canterbury following the 4 September earthquake, taken from a helicopter.