Over 2000 loos and 5,000 chemical toilets from throughout New Zealand and overseas were brought in

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At 5 pm local time on the day of the disaster Radio New Zealand reported that 80% of the city had no power. Water and wastewater services have been disrupted throughout the city, with authorities urging residents to conserve water and collect rainwater. Waste water and sewerage systems had been severely damaged, so households had to establish emergency latrines. Over 2000 portaloos and 5,000 chemical toilets from throughout New Zealand and overseas were brought in, with 20,000 more chemical toilets placed on order from the manufacturers.

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Location: Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
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