Yesterday, there was a 5.5-magnitude earthquake in Diebu County, Gansu Province. As of now, the earthquake has not caused any casualties, and infrastructure such as water, electricity, transportation, and communication are normal. More than 50 emergency tents have been set up in Waqiong Village, Dengjia Town, the epicenter of the earthquake. The tents are equipped with marching beds, bedding, stoves, as well as emergency supplies such as instant noodles, sausages, and mineral water.  

As of 10 pm last night, more than 3600 cadres, staff, public security, fire protection, armed police, medical and other rescue forces have been deployed in Diebu County to carry out a comprehensive search and rescue operation. At present, 111 households with 280 people have been urgently relocated, 110 tents have been set up, 152 stoves have been mobilized, 300 sets of bedding have been provided, and heating and living materials have been fully guaranteed. The follow-up work is being carried out intensively.Editor/Bian Wenjun