CHINA-EARTHQUAKE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT

 Commenting on the 6.3-magnitude quake that hit the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 6.30 am on November 22, 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping asked provincial and civil affairs authorities to be swift in organizing rescue and relief work and do their best to minimize casualties. About 55,000 people have been affected by the quake, according to the provincial Civil Affairs Department.

 
A 35-member rescue team of armed police arrived at Tagong township, the epicenter, two hours after the quake occurred. Six PLAAF aircraft, 60 medical staff and nearly 1,000 soldiers and militia are ready for deployment.






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