Earthquake in Christchurch NZ 22nd Feb 2011

[bajdas]

Just seen on news websites that a 6.3 earthquake has hit Christchurch New Zealand. 6.3 magnitude and multi-buildings and deaths being reported.

See http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/22/3145320.htm?section=justin and www.adelaidenow.com.au

[bajdas]

Interesting pager messages related to the NZ earthquake:

14:18:01 22-02-11 MFS: SNR OFF GRP:NOTIFICATION OF PARTIAL ACTIVATION OF SCCF, DUE TO NZ CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE SUPPORT - MFS Car 31 (Northern DO)

13:40:50 22-02-11 (1of2) USAR CAT 2 Only. Any members available for potential normal taskforce deployment to NZ please SMS <mobile#> with name and avaiability by 1500 today Re - SES SITREPS

13:40:51 22-02-11 (2of2) gards <name> - SES SITREPS

[rescue5271]

Some 65 people so far have lost their life's, CFA  and MFB are doing lots of pre planning with USAR and hazmat teams being paged to see who can go and who has a passport.Also calling for CFA volunteers  and staff who are certified structural engineering qualified

[misterteddy]

From the Federal Govt Media Conference about 30 mins ago - NSW USAR in the first push, probably SA and Qld in the follow up (maybe later tonight). Keep your heads down boys and girls

[bajdas]

Nine SA USAR people leaving for Christchurch on 4th March.

"...The South Australian USAR deployment team consists of:
• One team leader (MFS)
• Three rescue specialists (2 X MFS, 1 X SES)
• Two Hazardous Materials USAR specialists (2 X MFS)
• Two USAR trained Paramedics (2 X SAAS)
• One South Australian USAR trained Engineer...."