Gansu’s Earthquake Recovery Advances as Express Service Restarts and Schools Reopen.

Gansu Province in northwest China is making steady progress in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck late Monday. To ensure a comfortable winter at temporary relocation sites, an adequate supply of provisions has been arranged.

The first 500 temporary houses have been completed and handed over to residents in Meipo Village, Jishishan County, the area most impacted by the recent earthquake that occurred.

By December 27, the area affected by the earthquake in Jishishan County plans to build over 5,000 portable wooden houses to ensure the local population has a warm and winter.

To address the needs of newborns with protein allergies, express delivery service has been restored at the Dahe Village resettlement site in Jishishan County to ensure access to specialized materials like partially hydrolyzed protein milk powder and other stuffs for the newborns.

A “green channel” has been established for delivering aid to resettlement centers, ensuring rapid delivery.

Furthermore, gas stations have increased fuel distribution threefold relative to pre-earthquake daily amounts to accommodate emergency response cars and supply delivery vehicles in Jishishan County.

High schools in the county have begun online classes as of December 20 (Tuesday) to ensure continued academic progress despite the recent earthquake, while students in secondary and upper primary schools will resume online learning as of December 26 (Monday).

This gradual return to academic activities aims to provide stability and support for students during these challenging times.

As of 8 a.m. on Friday, the death toll from the earthquake stood at 117, while 781 people sustained injuries. By noon Friday, a total of 311 relocation sites had been established, where 112,346 individuals have been safely relocated to a new location which is safe and secured, based on the latest reports provided by the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.

As residents move from temporary tents to solid plank houses in the resettlement sites, a sense of normalcy will gradually return to daily life, providing stability and structure for those affected by the earthquake.