Earthquake in Albania Left Five Homeless Family

Houses, plastic and damaged houses and shops have been reported to local units in Durres, Shijak and Kruja, specifically at the Manez local units, New Katund, Ishme, Sukth, Mamanas, Thurja and Thumane.

Eric Kurt's home in Manza has been completely damaged. The ceilings have collapsed, walls and floors have been breached, turning the home of the five - member family uninhabitable.

Newly released from the hospital because of the suffering heart disease, Eric suffered a severe blow during the quake, while his two young children were inside the house playing.

The children themselves show that they hid under their parents ' bed in fear of the severe shocks and the roof coming on their heads.

As family members report panic and damage suffered, other seismic shocks strike at home, turning it into a danger and entry into it. Power's out.

The village's elder, Skender Huqi, has immediately announced the Civil Emergency to the situation, demanding a temporary umbrella or shelter for the Kurti family, which he has opened and doors to his home in this emergency situation.

The family with three children will spend the night outside, praying that nature saves other shocks and pending concrete assistance from the municipality and anyone else who can come to the aid.