Christchurch New Zealand. Flashcards
(15 cards)
Date?
22nd February 2011
Deaths and injuries
185 people died and around 7,000 injured.
Cause of earthquake
Shallow focus (5km) on a previously unknown fault line.
Economic impact
Estimated damage NZ$40 billion.
Well-governed example
Government response what swift with emergency services mobilised within 2 hours.
Building codes
Strict building regulations meant many structures withstood the quake.
Rescue operations
International search and rescue teams arrived working 24 hours.
Support systems
Welfare centres set up to provide food, water and shelter.
Public communication
Government used social media and radio to inform and direct people.
Insurance coverage.
High insurance coverage allowed rapid rebuilding efforts
Reconstruction strategy
Canterbury earthquake recovery authority oversaw long-term rebuilding.
Urban planning changes
Red zoning of land to prevent rebuilding in high risk areas.
Infrastructure recovery
Power and water restored to 80% of homes within 5 days.
Preparedness culture
NZ had high awareness and regular drills due to seismic risk.
Long term resilience.
Improved infrastructure and better hazard mapping in the rebuild phase.
