CDEM's Response to the 2011 Earthquake in Chistchurch




ChristChurch Cathedral, post-earthquake. Photo via MSNBC



The February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand caused many deaths and injuries, damaged tens of thousands of homes, and may bring about a complete change to the city's central business district.

New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defense & Emergency Management has published the following report: Review of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Response to the 22 February Christchurch Earthquake. According to the agency's media release, "the Ministry commissioned the report to identify lessons for the management of future emergencies" but overall reported their response to have been well managed and appropriate. More information can be found at the New Zealand CDEM's website.