Live Earthquake Report from Chengdu China

by ryanmin | May 13, 2008 at 01:07 pm | 999 views | 8 comments

NowPublic Contributor, Ryan Min reports from his home in Chengdu, China which was about 100 km from the epicentre of the earthquake. 

“Chengdu is safe now and most people are actually at home watching TV or resuming their daily activities. Communication is still chaotic in many areas of the city and country.

There are still some aftershocks but the rescue teams are now working actively in the fields.

Chengdu has about 959 dead, but a lot of these numbers are not from the downtown area.

The city is not very damaged by the quakes; however, the rural areas have been hit worse.

Chengdu felt the earthquake very intensely though.

I heard that there might be over 12000 people dead in China.

Other cities like Wenchuan, Beichuan and Dujiangyan might much heavier casualties than Chengdu.

Military troops are arriving, but most of them are heading over to Wenchuan 100 km from where I am located.  Military rescue teams are arriving on the scene everywhere now, but they needed to march to Wenchuan, since the road has been totally destroyed by the earthquake.”

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cynthia yoo

Thanks for this first-hand coverage.  Please keep us updated on the news from your community and region.  Keep safe.

amyjudd
good stuff:

ryanmin, I like this story. It`s always good to have an eyewitness perspective to an important event.

Thanks!

Heiky

Thanks Ryan for keeping us updated!

Rachel Nixon
good stuff:

ryanmin, thank you for your eyewitness report.

Tomitheos
good stuff:

ryanmin, I like the coverage. 

It's breaking news and good stuff.

azzayindia
good stuff:

ryanmin, I like this story. It's good stuff.

Beaulieu

Thanks for the coverage.. If anyone here can offer advice to the people in China...perhaps tips on survival or something..

Beaulieu






AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

  • Check for injuries-provide first aid.
  • Check for safety-check for gas, water, sewage breaks; check for downed power lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities.
  • Check for building damage and potential problems during aftershocks.
  • Clean up dangerous spills.
  • Wear shoes
  • Turn on the radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies.
  • Use telephone for emergencies, only.
Earthquake Survival Kits
SURVIVAL SUPPLIES:

  • Water-2 quarts to 1 gallon per person, per day.
  • First Aid Kit-ample, and freshly stocked.
  • First Aid Manual-know how to use it.
  • Food-canned or individually packaged;precooked, requiring minimum heat and water. Consider infants, pets, and other special dietary requirements.
  • Critical medication, extra eyeglasses
  • Can opener
  • Blankets
  • Radio-portable battery operated, spare batteries
  • Critical medication and eyeglasses, contact cases and supplies
  • Fire Extinguisher-dry chemical, type ABC
  • Flashlight-spare batteries and bulbs
  • Watch or clock-battery or spring wound.
  • COOKING:

    • Barbeque-use outdoors ONLY-charcoal and lighter, or Sterno stove
    • Plastic bags-various sizes, sealable
    • Pots-at least two
    • Paper plates, plastic utensils, and paper towels SANITATION

  • Large plastic trash bags-for trash, waste, water protection
  • Ground cloth
  • Large trash cans
  • Hand soap, liquid detergent, shampoo
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine supplies
  • Infant supplies
  • Toilet paper
  • Powdered chlorinated lime-to add to sewage to disinfect and keep away insects.
  • Newspapers-to wrap waste, garbage; may also be used for warmth.

SAFETY



  • Heavy shoes for every family member
  • Heavy gloves for every person cleaning debris
  • Candles
  • Matches-dipped in wax and kept in waterproof container
  • Knife-sharp, or razor blades
  • Garden hose-for siphoning and fire fighting
  • Clothes-complete change kept dry

TOOLS



  • Axe
  • Shovel
  • Broom
  • Crescent wrench-for turning off gas main
  • Screwdrivers
  • Pliers
  • Hammer
  • Rope or bailing wire
  • Plastic tape
  • Pen and paper

Mini Survival Kit for Automobile



  • Non-perishable food-store in coffee cans
  • Boiled water
  • First aid kit and manual
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Blanket
  • Sealable plastic bags
  • Flashlight-spare fresh batteries and bulb
  • Critical medication, extra eyeglasses
  • Tools-screwdriver, pliers, wire, knife
  • Short rubber hose
  • Pre-moistened towelettes
  • Feminine supplies
  • Sturdy shoes and gloves
This came from the University of Memphis

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