Dear DG's, AG's & Presidents
Please find the latest news below or watch the video online here - http://www.shelterbox.org/news.php?id=604
ShelterBox is standing by ready to respond to the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch.
Currently, we have 106 prepositioned ShelterBoxes on route from Melbourne and 200 from the UK.
It is anticipated that they will arrive shortly in Auckland. Boxes have also been deployed from Mosgiel today.
Please diseminate to your club members the following press release;
A New Zealand ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) stands ready to respond following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake which hit Christchurch, New Zealand as at lunchtime on 22 February.
Around 75 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in the disaster. New Zealand SRT volunteers Walter van der Kley, Arnold Kelly and Lyndon Tamblyn have been mobilised to Christchurch and are already in the area working with the authorities to assess the need.
From downtown Christchurch, Walter van der Kley reported witnessing extensive damage and experiencing several aftershocks. Emergency shelters have been erected by authorities but more are expected to be needed.
Lyndon Tamblyn, SRT, said: “We’re expecting the death toll to rise. Many people are still missing. It’s being called the darkest day in our history. We’re in shock - it’s something you don’t expect to see in your own country.”
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.”
Around 75 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in the disaster. New Zealand SRT volunteers Walter van der Kley, Arnold Kelly and Lyndon Tamblyn have been mobilised to Christchurch and are already in the area working with the authorities to assess the need.
From downtown Christchurch, Walter van der Kley reported witnessing extensive damage and experiencing several aftershocks. Emergency shelters have been erected by authorities but more are expected to be needed.
Lyndon Tamblyn, SRT, said: “We’re expecting the death toll to rise. Many people are still missing. It’s being called the darkest day in our history. We’re in shock - it’s something you don’t expect to see in your own country.”
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.”
