The Sichuan Province Earthquake And its Effect on Schools By: Shelley Stewart

The Earthquake Occurred on May 12, 2008 in the central region of Sichuan province. Killed over 90,000 people 7.9 magnitude

The Sichuan Province

The Epicenter

The Damage At least 5 million people left homeless Livestock and agriculture killed and damaged Poor areas effected more that wealth areas Earthquake construction codes Roadways

The Schools Earthquake during school hours 7,000 schools collapsed Tens of thousands of children and teachers killed

Schools Cont’d Schools in poor areas have smaller budgets and less money to spend on construction Building codes up to international standards in China but no one to enforce in poor areas Bribes Buildings in the same area had little damage

Government Response China is first complemented as being very open about the disaster and efficient in recovery Many local governments promised to investigate schools collapse Investigations into professional crime Government pledges 8 billion Yuan in rebuilding funds.

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