Educational facilities working in a routine mode in Almaty – mayor
Schools, universities and kindergartens are working in a routine mode in Almaty after March 4 earthquake. This is what mayor of the city Yerbolat Dossayev said at the Government’s weekly meeting, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to him, 384 reception centers were opened in the city due to earthquake.
“The first magnitude 5 quake was recorded March 4, at 11:22am local time. The operational headquarters started working at 11:30 am. The monitoring of the condition of the buildings and critical infrastructure was launched. By a decision of the operational headquarters, 384 reception centers were opened in the city at 11:40am. 1,962 people including 714 children had arrived in the reception centers by 03:00pm,” Yerbolat Dossayev said.
He said 242 residents including 93 children stayed overnight in the reception centers. The others returned their homes.
"By 5:00am all the residents left the reception centers. All schools, kindergartens and universities are working in a routine mode," the mayor added.
He added that no damages were reported in the city metro, which suspended its operation from 11:24am until 04:30pm.
