Christchurch earthquake: How you can help

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At least 145 people have died from the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, and many people have been injured on gone missing. This is absolutely heartbreaking and devastating news. Please pitch in to help in some way. Every bit helps, so don't worry about not being able to contribute anything. Below is some information on what you can do to help, and where to find support if you're living in areas affected by the earthquake:

In Australia, you can donate to NZ Earthquake survivors at your local Woolworths supermarket.

Offer or look for help for the NZ earthquake by visiting the TradeMe website here (for emergency accommodation, Lost and Found pets, transport, volunteers) :

http://www.trademe.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-support

• Australian government helpline from New Zealand: +61 2 6261 3305
• Ausralian government helpline from Australia: 1300 555 135

Emergency assistance number: 0800 779 997
For local emergencies, call: 111
For missing people: Google Person Finder or 0800 733 276

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/christchurch_earthquake.html

Use the Christchurh Recovery map to identify hazards, evacuaion zones and government agencies:
http://eq.org.nz/
From http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10708187:

 

Donations can be made either at www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz, Telecom, Vodafone and 2 Degrees mobile customers can text "chch" to 933 to make an automatic $3 donation, or donations can also be made via internet banking, or at any branch of New Zealand's retail banks, by depositing into account number 03-0251-0039807-00.

A Mayoral fund has also been set up for donations to the citizens of Christchurch using the following BNZ bank account: 02-0800-0849758-000

Donations can be made to the Red Cross online or via the GrabOne website orfundraiseonline.co.nz, as the Red Cross site has been crashing.

Pets and animals

The Christchurch SPCA has opened a Pet Emergency Earthquake Fund. You can donate money here or to the Westpac account 030802 0586429 00.

Paw Justice is sending food shipments to pets in Christchurch affected by the earthquake. Text "FOOD" to 4662 to donate $3.

 

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