NDMA RESPONSE TO EARTHQUAKE-2015 • An earthquake of 8.1 on Richter scale with epicenter in Hindu Kush struck on 26th October, 2015.
• As per Pakistan Meteorological Department about 95 aftershocks with magnitude of 2.2-5.3 Richter scale have been recorded.
• 5 x helicopters are continuously providing relief assistance.
• So far 94 aerial sorties have been flown.
• 3 x relief camps and 27 relief distribution points established.
• As per NHA, all National Highways are opened for traffic.
• All health facilities are functional and providing emergency health assistance.
• Armed forces have provided 4x Medical teams to augment the existing resources.
• Verification process of the earthquake affectees is in progress.
• NDMA teams are present in Malakand Division to oversee relief operation.
In case of any emergency or to register complain please contact NDMA UAN No. 111-157-157 and 051-9205037 Provincial Emergency Operational Cell Contact No. PDMA Punjab, 042-99203162,64 PDMA KP, 091-9213845 FDMA , 091-9216864 and 091-9218351 SDMA AJ&K, 05822-921643 GBDMA, 05811-920874
• So far 44,046 tents, 46,112 blankets, 6,494 plastic mats, 880.26 tons of food packs, 14,000 tarpaulins, bottled water 14 tons, 49 water filter plants, 116 generator sets and 27 tons of medicines have been sent as part of national relief efforts for the earthquake affectees.
KP has provided compensation for 206 dead and 261 injured while Punjab has provided compensation for 5 dead, GB has provided compensation for 10 dead and 16 injured. FATA has provided compensation to 22 dead and 25 injured.
