Timeline of relief efforts after the 2010 Chile earthquake
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The timeline of relief efforts after the 2010 Chile earthquake
of 27 February 2010 involves the sequence of events in the days following a highly destructive 8.8 Mw
earthquake with an epicentre just offshore of the Maule Region, see Maule, Chile.
On Robinson Crusoe Island
, 12 year old Martina Maturana warned her neighbours and save them from the tsunami.
Approximately one hour after the earthquake, teenagers in Dichato, Chile, lounging on the beach observed the sea roll out of the horseshoe shaped bay, and immediately ran through town to warn of an impending tsunami. This moved most of the town's population out of harm's way.
A fisherman from Constitucion
with his skiff, rescued celebrants of the end of summer on an island on the Maule River, making two trips between the island and the riverbank, before being swamped and killed by the third tsunami wave.
The first report of a tsunami relayed to the central government in Santiago from the Juan Fernández Islands
.
By early afternoon, Chilean government helicopters had started delivering relief supplies to Dichato
.
A state of emergency was declared in Maule Region
and Biobio Region.
and Biobio Region.
The Médecins Sans Frontières
exploratory team arrived in the Chilean capital of Santiago
, from Argentina. It has started assessing needs.
The Santiago Metro
had resumed partial operation.
Los Angeles County Fire Department's California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2) started mobilizing for deployment to Chile for earthquake rescue efforts.
Cuba
begins to organize a medical brigade of 27 personnel to send to Chile
Japan announces $3 million in grant aid for Chile. Also announced is 30 million yen in relief supplies from the Japan International Cooperation Agency
, consisting of generators, water purifiers, tents and other supplies.
The European Union announces $4 million dollars in aid for Chile.
China announces $1 million dollars in aid for Chile.
Argentina announces it will deploy a field hospital with 54 health professionals, four power plants and three water treatment plants in government aid. As well, the Argentine business community will give 1/2 million litres of bottled water, and 1800 tonnes of non-perishable food in aid.
Brazil announces it will deploy a field hospital, medical equipment and mobile bridging equipment.
Russia announces it will ship two plane-loads full of warm clothing, basic necessities, tents, and generators.
Scotiabank
announces $250,000 in aid for Chile, and a relief fund would be set up through its bank branches in Canada.
. About 30% of power has been restored to Concepcion. Constitucion
and Cauquenes will not be able to get power restored soon due to tsunami damage, on top of earthquake damage.
Over 14,000 Chilean troops have been deployed to the affected region, along with over 50 airplanes, also helicopters, and boats for relief efforts. 5000 emergency shelters were distributed by Chile.
The port of San Antonio
has recovered to 60% operational, and the port of Valparaíso is operating at 90%. Initial assessment teams from the Chilean Exporters Association (ASOEX) have checked out damage to industry.
Cuban support arrives in Chile and sets up a temporary hospital in Rancagua
, Santiago's airport.
Chilean troops locked down Concepcion to prevent looting.
The port of San Antonio
was shut down by the earthquake, but had resumed operation at 80% capacity.
Firefighters in Nuble Province
are shipping river water in their trucks up into the hills to residents fearful of further tsunamis, who have abandoned their villages, and staying in makeshift camps.
UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA) has announced that the priority is food, power and water, for relief provisioning.
France is sending 1.3 tonnes of aid, and 7 seismologists.
China has shipped $2 million dollars in aid supplies, including, 700 tents, 10000 blankets, 100 portable power generators, 2 water purifiers.
Venezuela has sent rescue experts, 7.2 tons of food and water, 400 blankets.
The first Russian Il-76 cargo plane filled with relief supplies had arrived, carrying 28 tons of tents, diesel generators, pumps, blankets, food.
Aircrews and maintenance support personnel from Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing are being deployed to Santiago.
The European Union is sending an assistance mission to Chile. Included on the mission is a number of seismologists, with 27 seismological stations, Iridium
satellite communications equipment, dialysis machine, water purifier, and a medical team.
Croatia donated 500,000 HRK
(90,000 USD) to Red Cross.
Hyundai/Kia announced $200,000 in aid for Chile.
Looting has largely been quelled. Firefighters in Talca
had started inspecting buildings to see if they were habitable. A period of national mourning has been announced. Turismo Chile has reported that most tourist attractions survived undamaged through the quake. Tourist officials say that Chile is ready for business, and would like tourism to help the country recover.
A reconstruction estimate of 4 years and $30 billion dollars has been released. An assessment has been made that stated that some coastal towns may be unrecoverable.
India has pledged $5 million in aid for Chile.
Vietnam has pledged $150,000 in aid for Chile.
The United Nations has announced it will provide $10 million in aid.
$1 million from Walmart and $500,000 from Hewlett Packard in aid has been announced. Anglo American announced $10 million in aid for emergency water and power, and reconstruction of homes and schools.
Chile reports that 35 nations have responded to specific requests for aid issued by the Chilean government.
campaign against tetanus
and hepatitis
. Over a dozen Chilean military and civilian field hospital
s have been deployed. The curfew period has been shortened. President Michelle Bachelet says that foreign soup kitchens will not be needed in Chile.
A US military field hospital is running in Angol, Chile. Two C-130 cargo aircraft and 50 airmen arrived in Chile to help in relief operations.
A Peruvian field hospital with 3 ORs and 28 beds is running in Concepción, Chile
.
The second Russian plane-load of 28 tons of aid arrived, consisting of tents, diesel generators, blankets.
The first 70 tonnes of food from the World Food Program has arrived. The food consists of high-energy biscuits, capable of feeding 35,000 children.
a plane carrying 2 million U.S. dollars worth of relief supplies arrives from China in Santiago
Cuba sends additional medical personnel to complement its pre-existing relief force in Rancagua
Geodynamicists, geophysicists, geodesists, seismologists, earthquake engineers are pouring into Chile. At least 25 new seismic stations are to be set up in Maule and Biobio regions. Previously fixed survey sites are being resurveyed to measure movements from the quake and its aftershocks.
Cuba has dispatched 9 more doctors and 12 more tons of aid and medical equipment, adding to its contribution of a medical brigade of 27 doctors and 9 staff that is running a temporary hospital in Rancagua.
Chile helps Chile
(Chile ayuda a Chile) raises $30 billion pesos ($60 million USD).
The Argentine Ministry of Defense
announced that, after 9 flights, the Argentine Air Force Mobile Field Hospital
at Curico is already operational
The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan
Inc. has donated $300,000.
Waste and recycling experts say that Constitucion's wreckage can be reused, and that proceeds from the sales of the rubble can help rebuilding efforts.
A CMAT medical team was rerouted from Chile to Haiti after it was determined that there was a lesser need in Chile.
The US Congress has passed a bill to better allow for donations for Chilean quake relief.
, and be held in conjunction with the ATP Miami Masters of Sunday 4 April 2010. Among the players that would play are Andy Roddick
, Fernando González
, Gustavo Kuerten
and Jim Courier
. It is similar to the Hit for Haiti events for 2010 Haiti earthquake
relief. Proceeds would go to Hogar de Christo's Chilean earthquake relief.
2010 Chile earthquake
The 2010 Chile earthquake occurred off the coast of central Chile on Saturday, 27 February 2010, at 03:34 local time , having a magnitude of 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale, with intense shaking lasting for about three minutes. It ranks as the sixth largest earthquake ever to be recorded by a...
of 27 February 2010 involves the sequence of events in the days following a highly destructive 8.8 Mw
Moment magnitude scale
The moment magnitude scale is used by seismologists to measure the size of earthquakes in terms of the energy released. The magnitude is based on the seismic moment of the earthquake, which is equal to the rigidity of the Earth multiplied by the average amount of slip on the fault and the size of...
earthquake with an epicentre just offshore of the Maule Region, see Maule, Chile.
27 February
Chile asks that foreign aid be delayed until Chile can complete an initial survey of affected areas.On Robinson Crusoe Island
Robinson Crusoe Island
Robinson Crusoe Island , formerly known as Más a Tierra , or Aguas Buenas, is the largest island of the Chilean Juan Fernández archipelago, situated 674 kilometres west of South America in the South Pacific Ocean...
, 12 year old Martina Maturana warned her neighbours and save them from the tsunami.
Approximately one hour after the earthquake, teenagers in Dichato, Chile, lounging on the beach observed the sea roll out of the horseshoe shaped bay, and immediately ran through town to warn of an impending tsunami. This moved most of the town's population out of harm's way.
A fisherman from Constitucion
Constitución, Chile
Constitución is a seaside resort, industrial city, minor port and commune in Chile, located in the Maule Region, Talca Province.-History:-8.8 magnitude 2010 earthquake:...
with his skiff, rescued celebrants of the end of summer on an island on the Maule River, making two trips between the island and the riverbank, before being swamped and killed by the third tsunami wave.
The first report of a tsunami relayed to the central government in Santiago from the Juan Fernández Islands
Juan Fernández Islands
The Juan Fernández Islands are a sparsely inhabited island group reliant on tourism and fishing in the South Pacific Ocean, situated about off the coast of Chile, and is composed of three main volcanic islands; Robinson Crusoe Island, Alejandro Selkirk Island and Santa Clara Island, the first...
.
By early afternoon, Chilean government helicopters had started delivering relief supplies to Dichato
Dichato
Dichato is a town along the coast of Chile, part of the municipality of Tomé in the northest part of Greater Concepción. At the 2002 census it had 3,057 residents...
.
A state of emergency was declared in Maule Region
Maule Region
The VII Maule Region is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Talca. The region takes its name from the Maule River which, running westward from the Andes, bisects the region and spans a basin of about 20,600 km2...
and Biobio Region.
28 February
Chile sent in army forces to the affected areas to aid police to quell looting outbreaks. Curfews have been declared to aid in controlling the situation. The curfews were declared in Maule RegionMaule Region
The VII Maule Region is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Talca. The region takes its name from the Maule River which, running westward from the Andes, bisects the region and spans a basin of about 20,600 km2...
and Biobio Region.
The Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières
' , or Doctors Without Borders, is a secular humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland...
exploratory team arrived in the Chilean capital of Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, from Argentina. It has started assessing needs.
1 March
Chile formally requests international aid for earthquake relief efforts. Over 10,000 Chilean troops have been deployed into the affected area. Chile has requested of Canada to provide a surgical field hospital, generators, and telecom equipment. Chile has requested of Switzerland to provide first aid supplies, civil engineering experts, and rescue teams.The Santiago Metro
Santiago Metro
Metro de Santiago is South America's most extensive metro system with 5 lines, 108 stations and 103 kilometres of track making it the second longest in Latin America after that of Mexico City. The metro system serves the city of Santiago, Chile. Three of the lines are rubber-tyred...
had resumed partial operation.
Los Angeles County Fire Department's California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2) started mobilizing for deployment to Chile for earthquake rescue efforts.
Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
begins to organize a medical brigade of 27 personnel to send to Chile
Japan announces $3 million in grant aid for Chile. Also announced is 30 million yen in relief supplies from the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Japan International Cooperation Agency
The Japan International Cooperation Agency is an independent governmental agency that coordinates official development assistance for the government of Japan...
, consisting of generators, water purifiers, tents and other supplies.
The European Union announces $4 million dollars in aid for Chile.
China announces $1 million dollars in aid for Chile.
Argentina announces it will deploy a field hospital with 54 health professionals, four power plants and three water treatment plants in government aid. As well, the Argentine business community will give 1/2 million litres of bottled water, and 1800 tonnes of non-perishable food in aid.
Brazil announces it will deploy a field hospital, medical equipment and mobile bridging equipment.
Russia announces it will ship two plane-loads full of warm clothing, basic necessities, tents, and generators.
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
The Bank of Nova Scotia , commonly known as Scotiabank , is the third largest bank in Canada by deposits and market capitalization. It serves some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world and offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial,...
announces $250,000 in aid for Chile, and a relief fund would be set up through its bank branches in Canada.
2 March
79 survivors and 7 bodies were recovered from a collapsed 8 storey apartment building in ConcepciónConcepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
. About 30% of power has been restored to Concepcion. Constitucion
Constitución, Chile
Constitución is a seaside resort, industrial city, minor port and commune in Chile, located in the Maule Region, Talca Province.-History:-8.8 magnitude 2010 earthquake:...
and Cauquenes will not be able to get power restored soon due to tsunami damage, on top of earthquake damage.
Over 14,000 Chilean troops have been deployed to the affected region, along with over 50 airplanes, also helicopters, and boats for relief efforts. 5000 emergency shelters were distributed by Chile.
The port of San Antonio
San Antonio, Chile
San Antonio, meaning "Saint Anthony", is a major Chilean port and a commune in San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region...
has recovered to 60% operational, and the port of Valparaíso is operating at 90%. Initial assessment teams from the Chilean Exporters Association (ASOEX) have checked out damage to industry.
Cuban support arrives in Chile and sets up a temporary hospital in Rancagua
Rancagua
Rancagua is a city and commune in central Chile, part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located south of the national capital of Santiago. It had a 2002 population of 214,344...
3 March
Full operation returned to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport , also known as Pudahuel Airport and Santiago International Airport, located in Pudahuel, north-west of downtown Santiago, is Chile's largest aviation facility and the busiest international air passenger gateway to the country...
, Santiago's airport.
Chilean troops locked down Concepcion to prevent looting.
The port of San Antonio
San Antonio, Chile
San Antonio, meaning "Saint Anthony", is a major Chilean port and a commune in San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region...
was shut down by the earthquake, but had resumed operation at 80% capacity.
Firefighters in Nuble Province
Ñuble Province
Ñuble Province is one of four provinces of the Chilean region of Biobío . It spans an area of and is administratively constituted by 21 communes. It has a population of 441,604 inhabitants. Its capital is the city of Chillán.-History:...
are shipping river water in their trucks up into the hills to residents fearful of further tsunamis, who have abandoned their villages, and staying in makeshift camps.
UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs , is a United Nations body formed in December 1991 by General Assembly Resolution 46/182...
(OCHA) has announced that the priority is food, power and water, for relief provisioning.
France is sending 1.3 tonnes of aid, and 7 seismologists.
4 March
Large amounts of aid have started to arrive in Chile.China has shipped $2 million dollars in aid supplies, including, 700 tents, 10000 blankets, 100 portable power generators, 2 water purifiers.
Venezuela has sent rescue experts, 7.2 tons of food and water, 400 blankets.
The first Russian Il-76 cargo plane filled with relief supplies had arrived, carrying 28 tons of tents, diesel generators, pumps, blankets, food.
Aircrews and maintenance support personnel from Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing are being deployed to Santiago.
The European Union is sending an assistance mission to Chile. Included on the mission is a number of seismologists, with 27 seismological stations, Iridium
Iridium satellite constellation
The Iridium satellite constellation is a large group of satellites providing voice and data coverage to satellite phones, pagers and integrated transceivers over Earth's entire surface. Iridium Communications Inc...
satellite communications equipment, dialysis machine, water purifier, and a medical team.
Croatia donated 500,000 HRK
Croatian kuna
The kuna is the currency of Croatia since 1994 . It is subdivided into 100 lipa. The kuna is issued by the Croatian National Bank and the coins are minted by the Croatian Monetary Institute....
(90,000 USD) to Red Cross.
Hyundai/Kia announced $200,000 in aid for Chile.
Looting has largely been quelled. Firefighters in Talca
Talca
Talca is a city and commune in Chile located about south of Santiago, and is the capital of both Talca Province and Maule Region . As of the 2002 census, the city had a population of 193,755....
had started inspecting buildings to see if they were habitable. A period of national mourning has been announced. Turismo Chile has reported that most tourist attractions survived undamaged through the quake. Tourist officials say that Chile is ready for business, and would like tourism to help the country recover.
A reconstruction estimate of 4 years and $30 billion dollars has been released. An assessment has been made that stated that some coastal towns may be unrecoverable.
5 March
Australia is preparing an aid flight for Chile, consisting of 150 tents, 1000 field beds, 50 generators.India has pledged $5 million in aid for Chile.
Vietnam has pledged $150,000 in aid for Chile.
The United Nations has announced it will provide $10 million in aid.
$1 million from Walmart and $500,000 from Hewlett Packard in aid has been announced. Anglo American announced $10 million in aid for emergency water and power, and reconstruction of homes and schools.
Chile reports that 35 nations have responded to specific requests for aid issued by the Chilean government.
6 March
Chile has launched a vaccinationVaccination
Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material to stimulate the immune system of an individual to develop adaptive immunity to a disease. Vaccines can prevent or ameliorate the effects of infection by many pathogens...
campaign against tetanus
Tetanus
Tetanus is a medical condition characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. The primary symptoms are caused by tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin produced by the Gram-positive, rod-shaped, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani...
and hepatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from the Greek hepar , the root being hepat- , meaning liver, and suffix -itis, meaning "inflammation"...
. Over a dozen Chilean military and civilian field hospital
Field hospital
A field hospital is a large mobile medical unit that temporarily takes care of casualties on-site before they can be safely transported to more permanent hospital facilities...
s have been deployed. The curfew period has been shortened. President Michelle Bachelet says that foreign soup kitchens will not be needed in Chile.
A US military field hospital is running in Angol, Chile. Two C-130 cargo aircraft and 50 airmen arrived in Chile to help in relief operations.
A Peruvian field hospital with 3 ORs and 28 beds is running in Concepción, Chile
Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
.
The second Russian plane-load of 28 tons of aid arrived, consisting of tents, diesel generators, blankets.
The first 70 tonnes of food from the World Food Program has arrived. The food consists of high-energy biscuits, capable of feeding 35,000 children.
a plane carrying 2 million U.S. dollars worth of relief supplies arrives from China in Santiago
Cuba sends additional medical personnel to complement its pre-existing relief force in Rancagua
7 March
Chile has started a three-day period of mourning. Efforts have started to repair the fishing industry.Geodynamicists, geophysicists, geodesists, seismologists, earthquake engineers are pouring into Chile. At least 25 new seismic stations are to be set up in Maule and Biobio regions. Previously fixed survey sites are being resurveyed to measure movements from the quake and its aftershocks.
Cuba has dispatched 9 more doctors and 12 more tons of aid and medical equipment, adding to its contribution of a medical brigade of 27 doctors and 9 staff that is running a temporary hospital in Rancagua.
Chile helps Chile
Chile helps Chile
Chile ayuda a Chile was a charity telethon being held from March 5 to March 6, 2010. The event was broadcast from Teatro Teletón in Santiago, Chile....
(Chile ayuda a Chile) raises $30 billion pesos ($60 million USD).
8 March
The Chilean government has estimated that the cost to rebuild the damaged hospitals will be about $3.6 billion.The Argentine Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Defense (Argentina)
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina is a ministry of the national executive power that deals with everything related to the country national defense...
announced that, after 9 flights, the Argentine Air Force Mobile Field Hospital
Argentine Air Force Mobile Field Hospital
The Argentine Air Force Mobile Field Hospital is a field hospital operated by the Argentine Air Force. It is one of three health centers of its kind worldwide .- Description :...
at Curico is already operational
The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan
The Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. , also referred to as PotashCorp, is a Canadian corporation based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The company is the world's largest potash producer and the third largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate, three primary crop nutrients used to produce...
Inc. has donated $300,000.
Waste and recycling experts say that Constitucion's wreckage can be reused, and that proceeds from the sales of the rubble can help rebuilding efforts.
9 March
Queensland, Australia has donated $500,000 to Chile.A CMAT medical team was rerouted from Chile to Haiti after it was determined that there was a lesser need in Chile.
10 March
An estimated $7 billion will be disbursed for insurance claims due to the earthquake.The US Congress has passed a bill to better allow for donations for Chilean quake relief.
20 March
A geomapping cruise has been announced by the US NSF, to map the zone ruptured by the quake, and compare it to previous surveys of the seafloor of the zone. The survey will use the ship Melville, already on site, when the quake struck, and last eight days.26 March
A charity tennis event, "Champions for Chile", has been announced for Saturday 3 April 2010. It would be held in Key Biscayne, FloridaKey Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States on the island of Key Biscayne. The population was 10,507 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,324....
, and be held in conjunction with the ATP Miami Masters of Sunday 4 April 2010. Among the players that would play are Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick is an American professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. He is currently the second highest-ranked American player, behind Mardy Fish....
, Fernando González
Fernando González
----Fernando Francisco González Ciuffardi is a professional tennis player from Chile. He is known for having one of the hardest forehands on the circuit. In Spanish he is called El Bombardero de La Reina and Mano de Piedra...
, Gustavo Kuerten
Gustavo Kuerten
Gustavo Kuerten is a retired former World No. 1 tennis player from Brazil. He won the French Open three times between 1997 and 2001, and was the Tennis Masters Cup champion in 2000...
and Jim Courier
Jim Courier
James Spencer "Jim" Courier, Jr. is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won four Grand Slam singles titles, two at the French Open and two at the Australian Open...
. It is similar to the Hit for Haiti events for 2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
relief. Proceeds would go to Hogar de Christo's Chilean earthquake relief.
See also
- 2010 Chile earthquake2010 Chile earthquakeThe 2010 Chile earthquake occurred off the coast of central Chile on Saturday, 27 February 2010, at 03:34 local time , having a magnitude of 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale, with intense shaking lasting for about three minutes. It ranks as the sixth largest earthquake ever to be recorded by a...