The NZFS has a welfare team dedicated to coordinating assistance for personnel who have been affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

The Welfare team is operating from Christchurch City Station and is responding to requests received from firefighters and their families to manage their immediate and ongoing welfare needs as a result of the earthquake.

The welfare team can be contacted on (03) 371-3647. All calls are totally confidential.

Any firefighter (or family member) affected by the earthquake, in any way, are encouraged to contact the welfare number for assistance and support.

For all Christchurch residents, there are a wide range of support services that can be accessed. 

http://canterbury.webhealth.co.nz

Websites and Information - includes general information, missing persons

• Helplines
• Health and Social Services - Doctors, GP's, counseling
• Support Packages - practical assistance including ACC, EQC, Red Cross, Work and Income

QuakeEscape is dedicated to helping victims of the latest Christchurch earthquake find temporary accommodation.

 canterburyearthquake.org.nz- provides information on essential services such as water, power, schooling, roads etc.

 civildefence.govt.nz

Earthquake Commission - http://www.eqc.govt.nz/. 

Questions about claims should continue to be emailed to claims@eqc.govt.nz. Those with urgent enquiries can ring 0800 326 243.

Practical advice and information to help your business recover from the Canterbury earthquake - www.recovercanterbury.co.nz

Red Cross - Emergency Hardship or Damaged Home Grants

Earthquake rates relief - Christchurch City Council has agreed a rates relief package