Weekly Briefing (2/22/2011–2/25/2011) February 23 CNN reports that USAID is sending a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to New Zealand in the wake of the 6.3-magnittude earthquake in Christchurch. February 23 AFP reports that in a written statement, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah offered his condolences to the people of New Zealand. “On behalf of [...]
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Christchurch Earthquake Deployment
By Rebecca Gustafson, USAID/OFDA Press Officer with the New Zealand Earthquake response DART I started getting calls about the terrible earthquake in Christchurch almost immediately after it happened. It was clear that the devastation was great. My heart went out to those who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and I couldn’t help but wonder [...]
