Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Shelter Box Response Teams in Christchurch

Rotarians in New Zealand may be asking - what action is taking place:

See the latest posted on the BBC web site:

A response team from Cornish-based charity ShelterBox is in Christchurch assessing the needs of earthquake victims.
At least 65 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the city at lunchtime.
John Leach, ShelterBox head of operations, said: "In this early phase of the disaster the extent of emergency shelter requirements is unclear.
"Any level of need will emerge in the next 24 hours."