After the magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile, officials are taking pride in the comparatively low death toll that’s being attributed to the country’s planning and preparation. Although the death toll rose to more than 700, at least 220,000 people died during the Haiti earthquake in February.
The Chilean government dispatched troops to keep order in the hard-hit city of Concepcion, and President Michelle Bachelet opened the door to international aid a day after saying that "we generally do not ask for help," The Washington Post reported.
For more information, read The Washington Post’s article.
Chile Earthquake’s Comparatively Low Death Toll Linked to Planning, Preparation
By: News Report on March 01, 2010
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