Folks Of Interest OT....New Zealand earthquake?

17 confirmed dead but they have only scratched the surface looking so far.

 

This just ain't cool

 

Im hoping all the Christchurch Hambers are ok.
My flatmates family are all over there, so shes feeling bad, and while i gotter be strong for her, im feeling bad too.
http://tvnz.co.nz/

65 confirmed gone now.

 

update: 65 confirmed dead now.

 

I have just returned from our Emergency HQ, If it wasn't bad enough for you guys I have volunteered to come over and help!
(Be scared)
ST John is looking for experienced advanced experienced Paramedics/first aiders and Rescue personnel.

Doc.

 

take care DOC

 

yeah 65 confirmed dead prob gona be more by sounds of things...not a good day for us ..We live 240miles from the centre but felt it pretty good...

 

God Bless all our Kiwi pals and hope things turn out ok.

 

Thanks, but I don't know if I will be going yet. Find out in the next few hours, If my team goes it will be late tonight by RAAF.
Fingers crossed guys, take care.

Doc.

 

Gods speed down-under. It's been a tough summer down there.

 

They have just informed on the news that the Aussies and USA are sending rescue teams over so the help will be appreciated.
Andy.

 

Good on yer Doc. Gonner need much help and trainned personal.
fleet-master, i reckon most of the island proberbly felt it, first thing i said to flatmate when it was done, was i hope it wasnt centered over Christchurch.
Although, im 300 ks away, id like to say thanks to everyone who has shown concern from other countries.
Cheers guys, i know it'll mean a lot to folks like KUZTOM ,Kiwi Hot Rod Kid, Russ Tee, Fairlane500, Kiwi Helrod and many other hambers when they get a chance to read this.

 

I haven't got exacts but here is our initial response. 3 Urban Search and Rescue teams, consisting of approx 75 personnel, all experienced with search dogs. One team each from Queensland NSW and SA being transfered by RAAF airlift. Further teams will be dispatched at about midnight tonight.
The call has gone around for people with experience to put there hand up, I know of at least 100 further people waiting to be called up.
Dont worry, we wont leave you in the lurch. ANZAC.

Doc.

 

Praying for you Brothers and your Families.

Lee

 

My heart goes out to you all and i will say a prayer. There isn't much scarier than the earth shaking below your feet.

 

thank you all for your prayers and thoughts...it means a lot and as kiwipackard has said already it'll man a great deal to folk from here who are most affected. Christchurch is really yet to recover from the series of quakes they suffered in Sept which began with a 7.1 centred 10km down .This one was 6.3 ,5km down and caused a LOT of damage

 

I hope all is OK.

 

This is kind of something worse than your worst nightmare.

The shake was real violent & I got outside pretty quick and saw most of the people from the neighbouring businesses already outside. So I was slower than them.

The shaking frightened the snot out of me.

The cell network was down and the landline system was out too, so couldnt contact the kids & my wife and it was unbelievable - in the middle of something nasty & no way to know what was happening because you cant communicate to anyone.

Tracked down my wife & kids about an hour later & they are all fine. And all the members of our hot rod club who have contacted us are safe too.

Our side of town has very minimal damage, (but power is out so) but the centre of the city is pretty much stuffed. As others have said, 65 confirmed dead and that number will keep going up.

And its still shaking. My heart goes out to those trapped in the fallen buildings who will probably spend the night hoping to see the dawn

Todd Stevenson
Christchurch

 

For those overseas all the updated info is here http://tvnz.co.nz/ .

Scotty.

 

GasserTodd, I'm so glad your family is safe. and to all my new friends I've met at Bonneville, and their family and friends, and all you mates, our prayers go out to everyone of you. be safe.

 

thinkin of all the kiwi hambers. stay safe

 

Oh man, this is bad news. Hope all my Kiwi pals and their families are okay. Is there anything we can do from here to help? Sending prayers, but don't know what else to do.
Scotty

 

Not a good day , we all are still trying to get our lives back on track after the September event ,this quake was a slightly lower rating but the difference was that it was only 5 km deep ,the last was 15 .
Because of the timing ,there are many deaths ,final figure could be 150 plus.
Our Garden City is buggered , This is NZ's Darkest Day.As I write this there are many trapped people,its rainning ,I feel I shouldnt be on here ,but out helping.
I just dont know what to say ........

Thanks guys.

Steve

 

Tragic news.........im just watching the pictures on breakfast TV...........thoughts to all involved.........



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yeah man stay strong,, my daughter and i were watching this all on Tv tonight wishing we could be down there helping in some way ,, im still unable to catch up with some freinds ,, but have found my partners family is ok this however doesnt help those who arent,, its huge and nasty , esp after the 7 in sept last year..... cant help feeling sad.... Alex -- Nelson NZ

 

Prayers to all of you

 

Hi, im a new member from Christchurch New Zealand, yes the quake was big, 66 confirmed dead so far will rise for sure, many buildings down... well the ones that survived Septembers 7.1 quake, Im ok but many are not so fortunate... thanks too all those who are thinking of us.

 

wow just saw the video on the news! hope you guys are ok, man i know the feeling, hang tough guys! if there is anything you guys need, please tell us!

 

Thinking of you, NZ, from a New Zealander far from home.