Minister Xhaçka spells out the casualties, calls on citizens: Do not go back to the damaged dwellings!

Published: Wednesday, 27 November 2019 19:23

Dear citizens,

This is the most difficult communication that an Albanian state official can ever wish for.

The earthquake of November 26th was a really serious event. It has caused fear and anxiety, sensations that are felt every time the Earth trembles, as it did a few minutes ago. It has caused massive damage, which will take time to recover but we will recover. The dwellings will be rebuilt; businesses will restart; life will resume for all citizens. You will have all our support, all the support of the Albanian state, international partners, Albanian citizens, to overcome this difficult situation and to start from scratch.

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Solidary Albania

Published: Wednesday, 27 November 2019 13:53

Donate online via e-Albania and help ease the earthquake's aftermath!

You can donate using a credit or debit card of any bank to the account of the Ministry of Finance and Economy.

Your contribution will be used by Civil Emergencies to assist the earthquake victims.

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Earthquake, SAR operations specialists from Allied and Partner countries provide assistance

Published: Wednesday, 27 November 2019 07:47

Following the serious situation created by the earthquake of 6.4 Richter magnitude scale, which hit our country in the early hours of November 26th, with the epicenter in the coast of Durrës, over 200 SAR specialists from allied and partner countries of NATO, have arrived hour after hour in Albania to assist our teams in this difficult situation.

Specialists from the EU, Greece, Turkey, France, Italy, Croatia, Romania, Switzerland, the US, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia are providing specialized assistance in SAR operations.

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The most powerful earthquake since 1979, Xhaçka: Our priority is to save every single life that can be saved

Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2019 20:33

Last night has been a difficult one and I know that today, many citizens are anxiously and fearfully waiting what may happen tonight. I pray for as much calmness as possible in order to avoid any injury that comes not from the earthquake, but from the panic.

We are doing all we can, we are doing our duty as Government to address the aggravated situation in earthquake-prone areas. The whole state is standing by Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, Military and Police servicemen, doctors, prefects, mayors, MPs, the entire Government Cabinet, and hundreds of hundreds of citizens who are showing their solidarity by giving their tireless help and unsparing support.

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