Timeline of relief efforts after the 2010 Chile earthquake

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 earthquake with an epicentre just offshore of the Maule Region, see Maule, Chile.USGS, Magnitude 8.8 – Offshore Maule, Chile – 27 February 2010 06:34:14 UTC (accessed 1 March 2010)

Timeline of relief efforts

27 February Chile asks that foreign aid be delayed until Chile can complete an initial survey of affected areas.The Telegraph (London), "Chile earthquake: nation in shock as death toll climbs", Bonnie Malkin, 28 February 2010 (accessed 1 March 2010)

On Robinson Crusoe Island, 12-year-old Martina Maturana warned her neighbours and saved them from the tsunami.Huffington Post, "Chilean Girl Saves Her Island From Tsunami After Earthquake", Erica Liepmann,4 March 201 (accessed 4 March 2010)

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.Associated Press, "Teens helped warn of wave", 2 March 2010 (accessed 3 March 2010)

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.CNN, "Chilean fisherman faced tsunami to save others", Karl Penhaul, 9 March 201 (accessed 9 March 2010)

The first report of a tsunami relayed to the central government in Santiago from the Juan Fernández Islands.Time Magazine, "Chile's President: Why Did Tsunami Warnings Fail?", Eben Harrell, 2 March 201 (accessed 4 March 2010)

By early afternoon, Chilean government helicopters had started delivering relief supplies to Dichato.Washington Post, "Chile's coastal towns face double whammy of damage from earthquake and seaquake", Juan Ferero, 3 March 2010 (accessed 3 March 2010)

A state of emergency was declared in Maule Region and Biobio Region.

28 February Chile sent in army forces to the affected areas to aid police to quell looting outbreaks.Associated Press, "Chile sends army against looters, deaths hit 708", Michael Warren, 1 March 2010 (accessed 1 March 2010) Curfews have been declared to aid in controlling the situation.Momento 24, "Chile: Curfew declared as death toll nears 1000, an Argentine woman is among the victims", Lat AM, 1 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010) The curfews were declared in Maule Region and Biobio Region.

The Médecins Sans Frontières exploratory team arrived in the Chilean capital of Santiago, from Argentina. It has started assessing needs.MSF, "First MSF team in Chile assessing earthquake damage – more staff en route" , 1 March 2010 (accessed 1 March 2010)

1 March Chile formally requests international aid for earthquake relief efforts.People's Daily, "UN says Chile makes request for aid", Xinhua, 2 March 201 (accessed 2 March 2010) Over 10,000 Chilean troops have been deployed into the affected area.Windsor Star, "Military enforces curfew in Chile", Aislinn Liang, 2 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010) Chile has requested of Canada to provide a surgical field hospital, generators, and telecom equipment.CBC News, "Chile asks Canada for help", 1 March 2010 (accessed 1 March 2010) Chile has requested of Switzerland to provide first aid supplies, civil engineering experts, and rescue teams. TSR, "La Suisse examine quel type d'aide elle pourrait apporter au Chili après le séisme meurtrier de samedi", SWISS TXT, 1 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010)

The Santiago Metro had resumed partial operation.France-Diplomatie, "Séisme au Chili : envoi d’une mission d’assistance (4 mars 2010)" , 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

Los Angeles County Fire Department's California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2) started mobilizing for deployment to Chile for earthquake rescue efforts.Fire Engineering, "California Task Force 2 Mobilizes to Aid Chilean Earthquake Victims" , 1 March 2010 (accessed 1 March 2010)

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.Mainichi Daily News, "Japan to provide $3 mil. in emergency aid to quake-struck Chile", Mainichi Japan, 2 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010) CRI, "Le gouvernement chilien intensifie ses opérations de secours avec l'aide de la communauté internationale", 2 March 2010 (accessed 2 February 2010)

The European Union announces $4 million in aid for Chile.

China announces $1 million 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.Momento 24, "Argentina is the first country to send aid to Chile", Lat Am, 1 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010)

Brazil announces it will deploy a field hospital, medical equipment and mobile bridging equipment. CRI, "Chili/séisme : le Brésil fournit des hôpitaux de campagne et des ponts amovibles", Xinhua, 2 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010)

Russia announces it will ship two plane-loads full of warm clothing, basic necessities, tents, and generators. Figaro, "Séisme/Chili: 2 avions russes en renfort", AFP, 2 March 201 (accessed 2 March 2010)

Scotiabank announces $250,000 in aid for Chile, and a relief fund would be set up through its bank branches in Canada.CNW Group, "Scotiabank Contributes Cdn $250,000 to Chile Earthquake Relief Effort", Joe Konecny, 1 March 2010 (accessed 2 March 2010)

2 March 79 survivors and 7 bodies were recovered from a collapsed 8 storey apartment building in Concepción.Xinhua, "Rescuers pull out 79 survivors from collapsed building in Chile", 3 March 2010 (accessed 3 March 2010) About 30% of power has been restored to Concepcion.Wall Street Journal, "Chile Power Firms: Slow Process Restoring Power In Quake Zones", Matthew Cowley, 2 March 2010 (accessed 3 March 2010) 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. Le Devoir, "L'aide humanitaire et militaire fait son chemin au Chili", Mélissa Guillemette, 3 March 2010 (accessed 3 March 2010)

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.Perishable Pundit, Update on Chile earthquake impact on fruit supplies", 3 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010)

Cuban support arrives in Chile and sets up a temporary hospital in Rancagua

3 March Full operation returned to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago's airport. Business Travel, "Aéroport de Santiago au Chili: retour à la normale mercredi" , 2 March 2010 (accessed 3 March 2010)

Chilean troops locked down Concepcion to prevent looting.Time Magazine, "Quake Response Doesn't Live Up to Chile's Self-Image", 'Eben Harrell, 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

The port of San Antonio was shut down by the earthquake, but had resumed operation at 80% capacity.Bloomberg News, "Chile's San Antonio Port Returns to 80% Capacity", 'Rodrigo Orihuela, James Attwood, 3 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

Firefighters in Ñuble 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.Reuters, "Fearing tsunamis in Chile, hundreds hide in hills", Mica Rosenberg, 3 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the priority is food, power and water, for relief provisioning. Branchez-Vous, "Chili: nourriture, électricité et eau sont les priorités selon OCHA", Olivier Caron, 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

France is sending 1.3 tonnes of aid, and 7 seismologists. Figaro, "Chili: la France envoie un avion d'aide", AFP, 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

4 March Large amounts of aid have started to arrive in Chile.Xinhua, "Aid pours into Chile as aftershocks still threaten", 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

China has shipped $2 million 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.News-Leader, "Air National Guard sending support crews to Chile", 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

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 (US$90,000) to Red Cross.Priopćenje sa 44. sjednice Vlade RH

Hyundai/Kia announced $200,000 in aid for Chile.Trading Market, "Hyundai, Kia to provide US$200,000 in aid to quake-stricken Chile", COMTEX, 5 March 2010 (accessed 9 March 2010)

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.Straits Times, "Chile declares national mourning", AFP, 5 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010) 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.The Telegraph (London), "Chile earthquake: appeal for tourists to return", Charles Starmer-Smith, 5 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010)

A reconstruction estimate of 4 years and $30 billion has been released. An assessment has been made that stated that some coastal towns may be unrecoverable.ABC News (Australia), "Chile's coastal villages face uncertain future", Sarah Dingle, 4 March 2010 (accessed 4 March 2010)

5 March Australia is preparing an aid flight for Chile, consisting of 150 tents, 1000 field beds, 50 generators.ABC News (Australia), , 5 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010)

India has pledged $5 million in aid for Chile.The Times of India, "India pledges $5 million for Chile earthquake relief", 'IANS, 5 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010)

Vietnam has pledged $150,000 in aid for Chile.Voice of Vietnam, "Vietnam provides US$150,000 to Chile's quake victims" , VOV News, 6 March 2010 (accessed 6 March 2010)

The United Nations has announced it will provide $10 million in aid. Figaro, "Chili: l'ONU envoie 10 M$", AFP, 5 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010)

$1 million from Walmart and $500,000 from Hewlett Packard in aid has been announced.Weekend Today, "UN Secretary-General arrives in Chilean capital, Santiago, promises support" , AP, 6 March 2010 (accessed 5 March 2010) Anglo American announced $10 million in aid for emergency water and power, and reconstruction of homes and schools.Steel Guru, "Anglo American donates USD 10 million to support reconstruction in Chile" , 6 March 2010 (accessed 6 March 2010)

Chile reports that 35 nations have responded to specific requests for aid issued by the Chilean government.

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