EARTHQUAKE APPEAL

RED CROSS LAUNCHES APPEAL

 

The city of Christchurch was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on February 22, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Red Cross is there providing essential support and humanitarian assistance where needed.

What red cross is doing?

Red Cross has trained staff and volunteers from all over New Zealand currently working in Christchurch to support the relief efforts.

  • Red Cross teams are going door-to-door, visiting people to check on welfare and assist the needs of affected people and communities
  • Red Cross has six water stations, providing fresh water for those in need
  • More than 20,000 people have registered with the Red Cross, helping to restore links between missing friends and family. Read more about Red Cross Restoring Family Links

 

Red cross christchurch earthquake emergency grants

An independent commission has been established to disburse emergency grants from the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

For more information on the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission and to apply for grants please click here or visit www.redcrosseqgrants.org.nz

to donate

All funds will be used towards the New Zealand Red Cross response to the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake to assist people and communities affected. Funds will NOT be used for Red Cross administration costs, staff salaries or be sent overseas to support other disasters or the work of New Zealand Red Cross. Money will be used in a range of ways including the provision of goods, cash grants and other support.

  • Online at: www.redcross.org.nz/donate You can also make a secure donation online to Red Cross at http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/ or http://www.givealittle.co.nz/
  • By phone to: New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal Credit Card Donation line 0800 272 006
  • By cheque to: New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal, Freepost 232690, PO Box 12140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144
  • By mobile: Text a message of hope to 4419 to donate $3 (text works with all mobile network providers in NZ)
  • In person: At any branch of PostShop Kiwibank, ASB, ANZ, BNZ, National and TSB bank

A number of sister national societies have set up appeals to help raise much needed funds to support the work of New Zealand Red Cross as we respond to the earthquake in Christchurch.

donating goods and services

New Zealand Red Cross cannot accept offers of goods and services for the Christchurch earthquake.

Click here to find out why money is better in times of disaster.

update

As at Thursday 17th March:

  • 6 x 5000 litre bladders and tap stands are operating at 3 static points across Christchurch and are being actively managed by Red Cross.
  • 254,650 litres of water has been distributed along with over 3,200 water containers.
  • Mobile truck continues to distribute waste in eastern suburbs to house bound residents.
  • Hygiene messaging in multiple languages and hand sanitizers continue to be distributed at water points.

Red Cross water stations are operating at:

  • Pages Road - Marae site (moved from Cowles stadium)
  • New Brighton - Hawke/Shaw
  • Avondale Golf Course
  • One mobile water unit

NB: Water will be available approximately 8am-6pm. Please take clean water containers if possible. The water available is chlorinated, but Red Cross strongly advises to boil water first.

CBD cordon: The inner cordon to the CBD red zone was opened to residents and business owners on 6/3/2011.

For a full list of Recovery Assistance Centres, please click here.

other links

 

contact the red cross

  • If you have a question on the earthquake emergency grants please call 0800 754 726
  • Missing someone? Call 0800 REDCROSS (0800 733 276) or email familylinks@redcross.org.nz.
  • International calls to missing person enquiries can be made to +64 7 8502199
  • Government help line for welfare and assistance 0800 779997
  • Key information on the earthquake response see http://www.canterburyearthquake.org.nz/

 

WARNING: beware of fundraising scams

We have learnt of reports of a scam email circulating, supposedly from the Red Cross, which directs people to a fake phishing website where you are asked for credit card details. There could be a number of these fake emails and fake websites surfacing in coming days. The scam website has the same look and feel as the genuine Red Cross website. Authorities are closely monitoring these sites. Read more..

 

 

 

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