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Council Tenants Relocated after quake
Christchurch Earthquake - Council Tenants Relocated
The safety and welfare of tenants was the first consideration when the Christchurch City Council acted to relocate residents from Council housing units because of earthquake damage yesterday.
Carolyn Gallagher, Unit Manager Community Support, says that all the tenants have moved to alternative accommodation. Many are staying with family and friends, while the rest are in accommodation arranged by the Council.
Staff from City Housing and City Care helped the tenants retrieve personal possessions from their units before they moved.
As soon as the decision to evacuate the buildings was made, housing officers made a concerted effort to contact all the residents. Other staff were at the units yesterday to speak personally to those who had not been able to be contacted before they came home.
Because of concerns about security, the Council will not be releasing any information about which properties have been evacuated.
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