Phantom Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I was at work in the CBD at the time. Our buildings aren't in good shape. Big cracks in the road that are running right into my office. Had to wade through sewerage to get to a car. The squashed bus really hit home to me. I saw it as we drove past. I believe it's the same bus I was on 5 hours earlier I hope everyone on these forums, your friends and family are OK. As for my home, I'm in Cashmere. Lost a 250L tank and about 100 fish. Managed to find my snowball pleco buried in gravel about 2 hours after and he's still alive. We did a quick cleanup, damage assessment, emptied all our tanks and went down to my parents in laws house in Oamaru with fish and our kitten in the back. Our place smells really bad of sewerage under the house, lots of liquefaction, cracks in the walls. I'm going to be looking for a job in Auckland over the next couple of days. It won't take much for my partner and I to just pack up all our stuff (it's on the floor anyway) and go. I won't be back at work for weeks and she's temping at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrowssj Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Just had the news about an hour ago that a good friend of ours was on the 4ft floor of the CTV building and hasn't been heard from since the quake. They are saying on TV that rescue efforts there have ceased as there can not possibly be any survivors. All we can do is hope and pray. My heart goes out to anyone else in this situation. ditto, extremely sad terrible news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I have some cousins in Chch that I've not had contact with for years, I've tried to find them via facebook and oldfriends but had no luck. If anyone down there knows Jean Kelly or her daughter Charlene(charlie)Kelly could they please PM me, thanks. Have you put it on google person finder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 yes, no results, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Has Elusivefish been accounted for? It's a minor piece of happiness to know someone remembered me! My immediate family are OK, but my parents house is gone for sure this time. Our house now has a hill in the hallway you need to climb to get to the bathroom. The place was absolutely ransacked, with the entire contents of our kitchen on the ground. Somehow my fish tank survived the shake, despite all my coral rock arrangement collapsing. I must have had 50L of water on the floor. All fish are/were alive, but we've since left Christchurch as apparently it will be days to weeks before we get power back. Drinkable water might be longer. I tried to call pet places to take my 6 marine fish, but i couldnt get hold of anyone and they probably have problems of their own. They will be no doubt deceased by the time I get back. I think this will be the end of fish keeping for me. My business is damaged to an undetermined level at the moment. I barely avoided being hit by our commercial oven and an avalance of crockery. I gave away hundreds of dollars of milk and food today, as it will spoil in the next few days if I didnt find homes for it. I made sure the local firefighters were getting very well fed, as well as a backpackers hostel around the corner from my cafe. If we can't open our business for a few weeks this could mean absolute financial ruin for me and the family. I may just have a possible out by taking a job for someone else... depending on whether their business is operable or not. But my family are safe, and that is the only thing that truely matters. I hope all in Christchurch are well and that loved ones are all accounted for. I really don't know how the city is going to bounce back from this... broken houses, people and roads are going to be a ubiqitous sight for the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carznkats Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am lucky I was at home during the quake. Just lost abit of water and a few things fell, but we had more things fall during the september quake. I am just glad that all my family and friends are alright.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I gave away hundreds of dollars of milk and food today, as it will spoil in the next few days if I didnt find homes for it. I made sure the local firefighters were getting very well fed, as well as a backpackers hostel around the corner from my cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 The supermarkets which are still currently running were absolutely packed today. I was called in and couldn't believe what I saw! Lines going down the road, people waiting to be let in. Same goes for the petrol stations! Never seen it as bad as this. But it's great to see the support people are giving, and not only in Christchurch, but all over NZ. I hope everyone has been able to get in touch with their loved ones, past couple of days have been terrifying. And there are still decent sized aftershocks happening frequently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I read this : "A truck is delivering supplies from Wellington to Christchurch. You can drop things off at 44 Wigan St, CBD before 5pm Thursday" Blankets, bottled water, torches, gloves, tin food (preferably food that doesn't need heating), batteries, toilet paper, baby supplies... http://eq.org.nz/reports/view/105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 ps : http://www.quakehelp.co.nz/help/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World of Water Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 We have 10 Free Sera Toxivec & Sera Nitrivec sets to send down to people in Christchurch to help out with getting tanks up & running again. Visit our website http://www.worldofwater.co.nz & click the contact us link. Thinking of all of you & your fishies. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Have just heard that the Caroline Bay Hall down here in Timaru has been designated a welfare centre for anyone from CHCH wanting to get out. Red Cross and Sallies there. Beds, food and phones for anyone who needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am going out to rescue more fish today. Please, if you or your animals need help, let me know. I have a number of people who are helping me organise shelter, transport, phones, water, food and evacuation of animals. We will come if you need it. Same goes for anyone you know who needs help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Here is a Google map with markers to locate water supplies, operational ATMs and petrol stations, supermarkets open... http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=205972314722231895961.00049cd3bc095df8c4355&ll=-43.516689,172.629547&spn=0.348556,0.583649&z=10&source=embed Hope it could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Paw Justice has set up a charity to get pet food to christchurch. text FOOD to 4662 to make a $3 donation. they managed to get 6 tonnes of pet food to chch in september Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddle69 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 east road pets down here is doing the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Stuff website rang this article the other day listing bank details for the Christchurch SPCA Pet Emergency Earthquake fund and other various funds you can donate to. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christc ... ow-to-help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have a 50L tank here (Rolleston) someone is welcome to borrow. It is just in my shed, my tank smashed in the Sept EQ and thankfully now I hadn't replaced it. Was going to set the wee tank up but hadn't got that far yet, again thankfully now! I can get my husband to take it as far as Riccarton tomorrow or next week, otherwise someone would have to collect it I'm afraid. I'm not willing to bring my young baby into town just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Does anybody want a hand with pets / jobs around the house etc. in chch? I'm keen to come down but so far the call for volunteers hasn't come in so if I can find somebody that needs something done I'll be there in a flash. Also, I'm happy to take a few fish / cats / dogs / animals with me back to AKL for either temporary or permanent re-homing. I'm sure there are heaps of people up here with tank space and I have a few contacts for other animal rehousing. Basically just offering any help at all to anybody that needs it. cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Does anybody want a hand with pets / jobs around the house etc. in chch? I'm keen to come down but so far the call for volunteers hasn't come in so if I can find somebody that needs something done I'll be there in a flash. Also, I'm happy to take a few fish / cats / dogs / animals with me back to AKL for either temporary or permanent re-homing. I'm sure there are heaps of people up here with tank space and I have a few contacts for other animal rehousing. Basically just offering any help at all to anybody that needs it. cheers dan For $50 each way i'd do it too, but school doesn't permit. My economics teacher was saying that if he could, he'd pay to send our whole class down to help for a week. Only problem with that is getting the time off school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Red Cross have said that people going down there to "help" would be a bad idea. They have professionals that are there working and are the best people for the job. Also you will be taking a bed and water that a victim will be needing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Red Cross have said that people going down there to "help" would be a bad idea. They have professionals that are there working and are the best people for the job. Also you will be taking a bed and water that a victim will be needing Absolutely, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be the hero here but I do have a couple of months off work so figure putting in manpower would be the least I could do. I've got friends in the SAR and Red Cross and have signed up for the student army etc. and will wait for the calls to come in for general man power. I just thought if there was anybody here looking for relief from overstocking of animals they'd taken in, or if they know of anybody with animals they can't look after, I would offer to bring them back with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 My flatmates and I were a part of the student army today. We were out in Shirley shovelling liquefaction. Big job and a lot to do. We had 6 of us shovelling and 2 people on wheelbarrowing and it still took us around an hour to clear one driveway. Got up to ~20cm deep at the thickest. It's heavy, hard, and a smelly job but it feels good looking back on an area you've completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deepsound Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4338 Media coverage of hundreds of quake-hit tourists arriving in Wellington is causing problems for the 'processing centre' at Toi Poneke in Abel Smith Street. Large amounts of donated food, general goods and equipment has started arriving at the centre - and staff say that they can't handle the volume. In the gentlest possible way, they ask generous Wellingtonians not to bring the material - but rather make cash donations to the various Christchurch earthquake appeals that have now opened. Staff wholeheartedly endorse this evening's comments by Civil Defence Minister John Carter. Cash donations are the best way to support people affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Canterbury yesterday, Mr Carter says. He says offers of support from donations of money are the quickest and easiest way to help organisations on the ground get exactly what they need. "That way, affected people can make their own choices about putting their lives back together. What's more, money spent locally helps the local economy at a crucial time," Mr Carter says. "If you have goods to offer, rather than cash, it will be some time before the logistics to handle this will be available. Donations can be made through any of the below channels: Red Cross - visit: Online Donation : http://www.redcross.org.nz/donate Salvation Army: 0800 53 00 00 (Specify that your donation is for the 'Canterbury Earthquake Appeal') Any ANZ Bank branch: Account number 01-1839-0188939-00 Any National Bank branch: Account number 06-0869-0548507-00 Any Westpac Bank branch: Account number 03-0207-0617331-00 Any ASB Bank branch: Account number 12-3205-0146808-00 Any BNZ Bank branch: Account number 02-0500-0982004-000 Any Kiwibank branch: Account number: 38-9009-0759479-00 Be sure you are not alone. Lots of people help you. Hard to believe but before making any donation, especially on line, check it's a secure channel. Some could try to take advantage of the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Does anybody want a hand with pets / jobs around the house etc. in chch? I'm keen to come down but so far the call for volunteers hasn't come in so if I can find somebody that needs something done I'll be there in a flash. Also, I'm happy to take a few fish / cats / dogs / animals with me back to AKL for either temporary or permanent re-homing. I'm sure there are heaps of people up here with tank space and I have a few contacts for other animal rehousing. Basically just offering any help at all to anybody that needs it. cheers dan Thats very generous. I think most people are still in too much shock and distress to think very straight. Spend lots of time just dazed. Staring into space or crying. Lack of sleep doesnt help. I just noticed a really big bruise on side of my knee from being thrown to ground...didnt notice it till an hour ago...even tho its been really sore since the quake. Go figure :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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