Christchurch Response/Relief Flashcards
1
Q
How did good geopolitical relationships help New Zealand?
A
Japan, USA, UK, Taiwan and Australia sent rescue crews
All arrived within 12 hours
2
Q
How else did Australia help?
A
Gave AUD$5 million in aid
3
Q
How did farmers help?
A
800 Farmers
Formed the ‘Farmy Army’
Used their farm machinery to help clean up the city
4
Q
What hygiene measures were put in place?
A
Chemical toilets for 30,000 residents were provided
Isolation tents set up for gastroenteritis
5
Q
How long did it take for power to be restored?
A
2.5 days
6
Q
What did the government do?
A
Declared a state of national emergency
Stayed in force till May 2011
