The Christchurch Earthquake
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My heart goes out tonight to all those families that have lost loved ones on this terrible day in New Zealand.
I have seen things today that were truly unforgettable. New Zealanders have done themselves proud today in individual acts of courage and the way they have conducted themselves in the middle of this disaster.
I am very proud to say that I live in this country.
Kiwis..............you are amazing.
To those lost today, Rest in Peace.
I have seen things today that were truly unforgettable. New Zealanders have done themselves proud today in individual acts of courage and the way they have conducted themselves in the middle of this disaster.
I am very proud to say that I live in this country.
Kiwis..............you are amazing.
To those lost today, Rest in Peace.
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I have just turned the tv to watch BBC Breakfast to find out these terrible news. We will hopefully (as long as we get our PR's) be moving to Rolleston this Aug/Sep.
We will still be coming but no doubt the mother in law will be panicing when she sees these terrible news.
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We will still be coming but no doubt the mother in law will be panicing when she sees these terrible news.
theRices will be thinking of you all
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I wish I was there helping out
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Our thoughts are with those who have lost friends and relatives and are caught up in this terrible situation.
Watching it on TV, just looks horrible
Watching it on TV, just looks horrible
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Thinking of you all, so sorry to hear that people have lost their lives and that families & communities once again have been devastated by the destruction that has occurred. Keeping everything crossed for you
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Just devastating! I am in the Middle East, Christchurch is my home town. Most of my family are OK but my sister is missing. She was at work in the Amuri Courts building in Durham Street. Does anyone know if that building is still standing. I am hoping that she has been evacuated to Hagley Park and can't make contact because the phone lines are down. Any information would be much appreciated.
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Am I right in thinking that if my son was at home in Redcliffs, he wouldn't be able to leave because of Ferrymead Bridge being closed?
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The Herald also has a pdf map showing a detailed aerial image of the damage to the CBD:
http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webconte...D%20damage.pdf
http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webconte...D%20damage.pdf
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Our thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch at this dreadful time x
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kiwigirlinalain I hope you get good news of your sister soon. Our thoughts are with everyone touched by this catastrophe, wish there was something I could do...
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I just seem to be flicking between, talk radio, news channels and the internet getting an update on the situation.
Does anyone else feel completely useless and unable to do anything to help?
Does anyone else feel completely useless and unable to do anything to help?
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Just devastating! I am in the Middle East, Christchurch is my home town. Most of my family are OK but my sister is missing. She was at work in the Amuri Courts building in Durham Street. Does anyone know if that building is still standing. I am hoping that she has been evacuated to Hagley Park and can't make contact because the phone lines are down. Any information would be much appreciated.
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From Civil Defence
People in New Zealand concerned about the wellbeing of friends and relatives in Christchurch should call 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276)
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Last edited by BEVS; Feb 22nd 2011 at 10:33 am.
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