3 hours agoGreece, about 900 uninhabited homes after the earthquake
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)About 900 houses are considered uninhabitable after the quake that struck the central part of Greece last week, when strong quakes triggered panic among residents in search of a shelter. Two quakes of 6.2 and 5.9 magnitudes that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday caused major damage in the villages of Larissa, Elassona, Tyrnavos [...]
About 900 houses are considered uninhabitable after the quake that struck the central part of Greece last week, when strong quakes triggered panic among residents in search of a shelter.
Two quakes of 6.2 and 5.9 magnitudes that occurred Wednesday and Thursday caused major damage in the villages of Larissa, Elassona, Tyrnavos and Farkadonas.
Of the 1,800 buildings surveyed by dozens of engineers sent to the country, about 898 homes will be destroyed, except for hospitals, schools and churches, according to the Greek news agency.
The area, mainly agricultural, numbers many stone buildings over 70 years old, and authorities have sent camping vans and tents to help people who have remained homeless despite rainy weather and low temperatures.
The regional governor of Thessaly region, Costas Agorastos, assured that in Damassi and Messhori villages, improvised dwellings for the homeless were being supplied with food, water and energy.
