Earthquake, Minister Xhaçka's press point: Verification of any damaged dwelling

Published: Sunday, 22 September 2019 23:29

The last 24 hours have been very hard for all of us: hours not only of physical but also psychological exhaustion. And I believe that in moments like these it is more important than ever for citizens to be aware of what is happening and to have a clearer picture of the whole situation.

As it has been said several times today, not only in official communications but also in communications with seismologists in the media, the seismic situation seems to have left back its most dangerous moment. It is true that some relatively strong oscillations were recorded yesterday night, but the other 300 oscillations that have been recorded in the last 24 hours have had a decreasing trend, with the majority being below 3 and even below 2 on Richter Scale.

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Earthquake, Prime Minister Rama gathers the structures at Ministry of Defense: Every citizen in difficulty must be contacted

Published: Sunday, 22 September 2019 14:03

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka underlined the measures that were taken to accommodate citizens who refuse to go in their houses and the proceedings with the damage assessment, in a meeting with Prefects, Heads of the Armed Forces and Civil Emergencies, also attended by Prime Minister Rama and Minister of Interior Sandër Lleshaj.

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Voluntary contributions to help residents affected by the 29th of September earthquake

Published: Sunday, 22 September 2019 13:56

Ministry of Defense makes available three bank account number to support all families affected by the recent earthquake on 21 September 2019 involving several regions of the country.

Voluntary contributions from businesses, associations and individuals for supporting the affected residents can be deposited in the following bank accounts

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Regional Support Battalion assists earthquake - affected residents

Published: Sunday, 22 September 2019 13:19

As a result of the civil emergency created by this afternoon's earthquake, which hit our country, especially Durrës and Tirana, the Regional Support Battalion at the Support Command is in readiness and has been working all night to shelter in tents citizens left out as a result of damage to their houses.
In cooperation with the Civil Emergency Office of Tirana and Durrës districts are set up: 2 campings in Tirana , respectively at Dinamo Stadium and at 'Liqeni i Thatë' and 1 center in the city of Durrës.

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