Christchurch

First the good news - Betty MacSween is safe and well and back in Australia. She spent a harrowing time at her son's house, and was alone in the house when the earthquake struck. There was also a period of fear while they were looking for her daughter-in-law in the city, but thankfully all are safe and well.

The Salvation Army is releasing constant media releases about what they are doing in Christchurch. If you are interested, look at the New Zealand Salvation Army website or the international website. Our international emergency services team are in attendance also. There are hundreds of meals being provided from our Lynwood and Sydenham Corps buildings, and there are 40 teams that The Salvation Army have put together, each with a Salvationist within them, doing a needs analysis through the suburbs.

For more information you can also look at Major Daryl Crowden's blog, which provides the most up to date and insightful commentary - http://darylbc.blogspot.com/