 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Concepcion, Chile (AFP) Feb 26, 2011 Chilean President Sebastian Pinera vowed Saturday to stand by victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck one year ago this weekend, but civic organizations protested the slow reconstruction. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami on February 27, 2010, in central Chile killed 524 people, caused $30 billion dollars in damage and led to an inquiry over the lack of a timely tsunami warning. "You haven't been on your own, you're not going to be on your own and our government is committed utterly and completely to rebuild stone by stone, brick by brick everything destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami," Pinera said from Tumbes, a fishing cove damaged last year. Chile on Sunday plans to commemorate the anniversary with a vigil in the town of Cobquecura -- at the epicenter of the quake. But in Concepcion, 500 kilometers (310 miles) south of Santiago, more than 2,000 people protested against the slow pace of reconstruction. More than 4,000 families still live in 100 temporary villages that sprung up after the quake. Inhabitants still lack water and some basic services. Some people have installed satellite dishes, and others planted flowers as they wait for government subsidies to obtain permanent housing. Official figures show that the government has paid out 61 percent of the amount it promised in compensation for the damage or destruction of 220,000 homes. The government says 50,000 homes are now being built. "Reconstruction is advancing at a good pace. We've advanced significantly," Pinera said at a recent meeting with foreign journalists.
Share This Article With Planet Earth
Related Links Bringing Order To A World Of Disasters A world of storm and tempest When the Earth Quakes
Makeshift toilets part of life in quake-hit cityChristchurch, New Zealand (AFP) Feb 26, 2011 For Christchurch mother-of-two Nicky White, the city's deadly earthquake has left no room for delicacy as her family struggles with the basics of everyday life such as finding a toilet. Much of the city's infrastructure was crippled after Tuesday's 6.3-magnitude shake, which claimed at least 123 lives, forcing White and other residents to rely on their own ingenuity. White, who has no la ... read more |
|
|
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2010 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement |
del.icio.us
Digg
Reddit
YahooMyWeb
Google
Facebook
