Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake 6.3 Today

[perfectresonance]

Ross, half the phones are down and Civil Defense is asking to keep any non-essential comms to TXT messages only for now.

Power is down.

This *may* be of use, but not until people in Chch have come through a tough night...

http://christchurch-2011.person-finder.appspot.com/

[perfectresonance]

Out of city fire appliances, firefighting crews and Urban Search and Rescue personnel are on their way to Christchurch to support the civil defence emergency response.
The first wave of support includes several fire appliances from Dunedin and Invercargill with 20 firefighters and support staff.
A USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) team from New South Wales is also mobilising while Queensland and the United States have teams on standby.

Thanks Australia - your PM Julia Gillard visited a week ago and said we were brothers and sisters. When you had the floods, we turned up to help, when the Pike Mine disaster hit, you came to help us. I'm sorry to say, we need your help again.

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Local power company Orion's Chief Executive Roger Sutton is hoping power will be restored to most places within the next two days. But he warns it could take one-two weeks for power to be reconnected to the worst hit areas. The company is warning people not to assume that power will stay on given the numerous aftershocks that are expected.

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Here are some images for those who would like to see the worst of it: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live...4038261/photos

[perfectresonance]

I'm posting updates in this thread now: https://projectavalon.net/forum4/show...528#post150528 (as are other NZers)

[TWINNICK]

My thoughts and heart goes out to all our brothers and sisters in Christchurch.

I'm watching it on the msm news now 6.pm S.A time, its bad.

I don't know what else to say at the moment....

..Nick..

[jmj12]

just the start plenty more to come yellowstone soon, plate shift,i suggest we all stock up on longlife foods and collect heritage seeds
prayers to all in nz

[aikya]

Posted by Ross (here)
Tryin to contact my Sister. She is in Brighton CHCH, heard on news the area is un-livable...may just be over reaction at this stage. Il keep trying.

I was flying to Auckland today but all flights were cancelled...so back home I am.
Ross

Ross, I'm sending you and your sister love, light and prayers, and of course, also to all those who are affected by this tragedy.

May Love and light and protection surround you all.

Aikya

[aikya]

From TVNZ website.

QUAKE HOTLINE
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/quak...set-up-4038303

A telephone number has been set up to deal with those people concerned about the whereabouts of friends and family.

Callers to the line will be asked to provide details of those missing including the location the person was thought to be at the time of the earthquake.

The number to contact is 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276). The number for people overseas calling about loved ones is +64 7 850 2199.

[Gustav]

I wish all of you well and hope you will find your loved ones involved. My thoughts and love go the perished and trapped, injured and saved, the nervously waiting and the rebuilding people of new zealand.

[aikya]

Link for live updates:

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live...-quake-4038727

[Kindling]

Praying for your sister and your family Ross - also for all others who have been effected.

[sygh]

Sun rise 48 hours early.

http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/73759,...y-to-greenland

[ghostrider]

just heard on fox news the earthquake wa so strong it changed the landscape, breaking loose 30 million tons of ice...

[Fractalius]

15 people have been recently pulled out of the CTV building which was the one seen on fire and totally decimated. This is a minor miracle, and gives great heart to the rescuers.
EDIT: This eventuated in being an incorrect report, leaving here in case it was read my people.

Also. Thankyou to the world for ALL help being sent.


http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-Hotel-G...6/Default.aspx

[9eagle9]

Posted by Kindling (here)
Praying for your sister and your family Ross - also for all others who have been effected.

Same here. Words fail me but the intent is no less...

[Ross]

Posted by ghostrider (here)
just heard on fox news the earthquake wa so strong it changed the landscape, breaking loose 30 million tons of ice...

From The Tasman Glacier, Southern Alps; 200kms away, it cracked away tumbling into the lake

[Nat_Lee]

All my love to poeple in New Zealand !
And thanks to perfectresonance for the updates on the situation !

[witchy1]

God defend New Zealand - Our national anthem sung in both Maori and English. I thought appropriate right now.

Our prayers are with those still trapped in the rubble of buildings and ask to keep safe the ones who were rescued.

Homesick much

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=276g5NTFjb4

[Ross]

Finally got through to My Sister, She and hers are fine. Thank you for all your concerns.

Whakapai mātau hui katoa (bless them all)

Ross

[TWINNICK]

I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to all the souls in N.Z.

I hope they find everybody really soon.

..nick..

[AlkaMyst]

Ross,

Please keep us posted on the situation with your sister, I know she's gonna be OK and my prayers are with you, your family and everyone there at ChristChurch.

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I am so glad to hear your family is OK Ross, it bring happiness and joy to my wounded heart!!!

Please everyone, show your support for our brothers and sisters of NZ and display a ribbon for them.....they can be found here (http://supportourpeople.com/coming_soon.htm)



Blessings,
AlkaMyst