Christchurch Hospital is operating but getting to it is a problem - makeshift triages are set up with everyone who can lending a hand.
Hospitals around the country are on code red calling for blood donations, ready and prepared for any casualties that make it out of Christchurch.
Watch Mihingirangi Forbes' report for the full story.
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