BLITZER: Now, on the other side of the world, orders to boil water, homes and buildings damaged and an upheaval, people's sense of safety still on edge somewhat. In New Zealand's second largest city, Christchurch, people are grappling with the aftermath of that powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Nine Network's Amelia Adams brings us up to date.</s>AMELIA ADAMS, NINE NETWORK CORRESPONDENT: Here in Christchurch, the emergency is far from over. There have been more than 60 aftershocks since the initial quake which ripped through the center, tearing down buildings, demolishing entire streets. And we've heard so many amazing stories of survival. The driver of this taxi had just gotten out of his vehicle to smoke a cigarette when the quake hit and the building above collapsed onto the bonnet of his car. Three days on, we're still feeling those aftershocks and seeing panes of glass, debris, pieces of furniture, bricks falling out of buildings. It is incredibly dangerous, and police have closed off most of the city. And this morning the New Zealand Defense Force arrived into the city to help out as the central business district is expected to remain closed for several days, if not weeks. Now, authorities are also focusing on getting clean water to residents. The main water supply has been contaminated by burst sewage pipes. So 300,000 liters of fresh water has had to be trucked in. The New Zealand government has pledged $5 million to the earthquake fund, but the total repair bill for all of this damage is expected to come to at least $2 billion. This is Amelia Adams in Christchurch, New Zealand.</s>BLITZER: You're in THE SITUATION ROOM. Happening now, a Florida church's plan to burn Muslim holy books will put the lives of U.S. troops in jeopardy. That blunt warning from top U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan. I'll speak with Lieutenant General William Caldwell of the United States Army.
Dozens of Aftershocks in New Zealand