The community were disappointed as they had to pay for the damage so they couldn't control a natural disaster like an earthquake.
with the help from the community based groups: SES, Police and fire departments
The epicenter of the Newcastle earthquake of 1989 was in Boolaroo which is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Boolaroo is 12 miles west of the Newcastle business district.
The community was devastated and the overall result were horrible. The government spent a lot of money rebuilding over 3000 homes.
DICK
the newcastle earth quake wiped out thousands of lives
think so
During the Newcastle earthquake in 1989, emergency services, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, played a crucial role in rescuing survivors and providing medical assistance. The local community also came together to support those affected by the disaster, offering shelter, food, and emotional support. The Australian Defence Force also provided assistance in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Yes, but only one.
A distance of some 21 miles [13 kilometers] separates where the earthquake of December 27, 1989 was felt in Newcastle to its suburb of Boolaroo, below which was the earthquake's epicenter.
economic impacts were $5.2 billion
Newcastle was the city affected by an earthquake in 1989. The epicentre for the earthquake, which killed 13 people, was at Boolaroo, a Newcastle suburb 19 kilometres west of the CBD.Effects of the Newcastle earthquake were felt throughout central-eastern New South Wales. There were reports of damage to buildings in Scone, Gladstone and Sydney, the latter some 800km away.
After the Newcastle Earthquake, people helped by providing medical assistance to the injured, volunteering to clear debris and rescue survivors, donating food and supplies to those affected, and offering emotional support to those who lost their homes or loved ones. The community came together to support each other during the recovery process.