Water

If you’re in my block of the cordon area (Green Zone 2?), you’ve probably had your water shut off in the last two days. But there is a Good Samaritan that shares his water with anyone that comes by. Just bring your bottle to the corner of Armagh and Barbadoes. You’ll see a house right behind Beat Street Cafe that has little arrows chalked into the ground showing you where the free tap water is. They even put some design into it for ease of use.

neighborhood watering hole

Cash

There is funding available for people in need at this time. Do not hesitate to apply for it. I almost didn’t because I felt bad about taking from people that needed it more, but I think most of us have had plenty of unexpected expenses in the last few days whether it’s for personal emergency accommodation, transport, supplies or just helping out other people. If you qualify for a subsidy or grant, apply for it. The disbursements are fast– within a day or two. If you don’t need it, give it to someone that does.

Click here for more info: http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/about-work-and-income/news/canterbury-earthquake/index.html

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