New Zealand Red Cross
Media release

14 November 2016

Red Cross Responding In Kaikoura And Blenheim After Earthquakes

New Zealand Red Cross teams are responding after a series of huge earthquakes hit overnight.

Red Cross’ Disaster Welfare and Support Teams are on the ground in Marlborough, providing support to the worst-affected communities and operating a Civil Defence centre in Blenheim. Red Cross is also supporting Civil Defence in Kaikoura. Other teams around the country are on standby and ready to deploy as needed.

Water has been identified as a potential urgent need,and Red Cross will offer water bladders and tap stands for distribution if needed.

Red Cross Secretary General Tony Paine is urging Kiwis to stay up to date with latest information from Civil Defence and to look out for each other.

“Remember to check on and support your neighbours and your loved ones. It has been a very rough night for many Kiwis – especially in Canterbury, where this will have been a very frightening reminder of the last five years.

“Listen to the radio or check online for the latest information and, above all, stay safe."

Red Cross is currently talking with the Christchurch City Council to see what support is needed in the city.

People wanting to support Red Cross’ response can make a donation at redcross.org.nz/donate/where-.

Updates on Red Cross’ response will be posted on redcross.org.nz and on social media: facebook.com/NZRedCross and twitter.com/NZRedCross.

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