Posted on 04/02/2024 5:47:34 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
Red China to send 140 water bombers to help fight forest fires in the Canadian northwest.
After the 921 incident, construction regulations have been much more strict to require firms to build things that can really withstand the earthquake.
Power lines, water systems, and fire-related requirements in the buildings have also been built to meet the same standards to prevent power outages, water outages, or even a fire during the earthquake which can make it much, much worse.
(During the 921 incident the power was out for a few days and fire was everywhere which made it extremely difficult for rescuers and other help.)
Oh wow.
Prayers to the good people of Taiwan.
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