Israel: preparing for major earthquake in north

Source(s): Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd.
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Preparations have been stepped up for a major disaster in northern Israel following a warning by the Ministry of Health of an expected earthquake.

Hospital chiefs and representatives of northern health maintenance organizations were instructed by Mr. Avi Yisraeli, Ministry director-general to prepare immediately for the possibility of a major tremor. Preparations for earthquake readiness should include checking essential medical equipment and satellite telephones in hospitals, stated the director-general.

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