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1 Responses “How different groups of people have responded to the effects of the extreme natural event”

2 The NZDF The New Zealand Defence Force (The NZ Army, Air Force and Navy) responded immediately to the February 22 nd 2011 EarthquakeNew Zealand Defence Force During the peak of the operation 1796 NZ Defence force made up of the Army, Navy, Air force and Territorials. They were supplemented by 116 soldiers from the Singapore Army, in Christchurch for a training exercise at the time of the earthquakeSingapore Army

3 NZDF provided: WASTE FEES Water Treatment Air bridges Security Transport Expert knowledge Food Equipment Evacuations Surveying

4 Water Treatment Water desalinisation plant- can produce 2000L per hour https://quakestudies.canterbury.ac.nz/store/object/13485 An interview with LT Michael Clulow, 2nd Engineer Regiment, about the New Zealand Army engineers turning New Brighton sea water into fresh water for local residents

5 Air bridge An ‘air bridge' set up by the Royal New Zealand Air Force after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The 'air bridge' was made up of Boeing 757s and Hercules C-130s which travelled from Christchurch to the rest of the country, transporting people and picking up supplies. https://quakestudies.canterbury.ac.nz/store/object/13091

6 Security NZ Army personnel and their Singapore Armed Forces counterparts are continuing to provide the 24/7 cordon around the central city, with security patrols also in place in the suburbs of Bexley and Waltham.

7 Transport Transport Police, VIP's and aid to locations around Christchurch For example: RNZAF C130 Hercules transported Police and freight from Wellington to Christchurch.

8 Expert knowledge Commander of Joint Forces, Air Vice Marshal, Peter Stockwell (COMJ) on left with Captain, Fleet Operational Support, Dean McDougall (CFOS) on right assessing earthquake damage in Lyttelton. https://quakestudies.canterbury.a c.nz/store/object/13094 A video about the New Zealand Army's engineers working with the Christchurch City Council and community centres to secure buildings in Christchurch, set up bases in Latimer Square, and fix infrastructure such as Burwood Hospital's water supply.

9 Food New Zealand Army chefs preparing and delivering over 850 meals at the Burnham Military Camp. The meals were for the emergency services working in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. 300 went to the New Zealand Police, 300 to the New Zealand Fire Service, and 250 to the New Zealand Defence Force. https://quakestudies.canterbu ry.ac.nz/store/object/13484 https://quakestudies.canterbu ry.ac.nz/store/object/13484 The HMNZS RESOLUTION boat provided food for 700 Lyttleton residents

10 Equipment They provided and distributed equipment and supplies e.g. generators, trailer, portable toilets https://quakestudies.canterbury.ac.nz/store/o bject/13098?p=462

11 Evacuation They helped evacuate 1542 passengers in and out of Christchurch

12 Security NZ Army personnel and their Singapore Armed Forces counterparts are continuing to provide the 24/7 cordon around the central city, with security patrols also in place in the suburbs of Bexley and Waltham.

13 Surveys HMNZS RESOLUTION has completed a survey of the main shipping route into Lyttleton harbour and results passed to port authorities. Survey of the inner harbour and the Lyttleton port is considered safe for navigation.

14 2012 Exam Question

15 2011 Exam Question

16 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDFOW_ NvCk nzdf round chch no commentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDFOW_ NvCk

17 Removing Liquefaction The Reserve Force personnel assisting in Christchurch after the 22 February 2011. The Reserve Force helped Fulton Hogan clean up sections and streets in Avonside, as well as manning the cordon https://quakestudies.canterbury.ac.nz/store/o bject/13090


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