After the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the El-Huz region of Marrakesh, Morocco, on September 8, great destruction occurred in the city. In addition to Marrakesh, the earthquake also affected the capital Rabat and the cities of Casablanca, Meknes, Agadir and Fez. In the statement made by the Moroccan Ministry of Internal Affairs, 2 thousand 946 people lost their lives and 5 thousand 674 people were injured in the earthquake.
Morocco announced the financial aid package it prepared for 50 thousand destroyed houses. Here are the details!
14 THOUSAND DOLLARS AID FOR COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED HOUSES, 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS AID FOR PARTLY DESTROYED HOUSES
According to the written statement made by the Royal Court of Morocco, a special meeting was held under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI to activate the emergency program to meet the shelter needs of earthquake victims and deliver the necessary aid.
In the statement, it was noted that approximately 50 thousand houses collapsed completely or partially in 5 regions affected by the earthquake, and that the state would provide emergency aid worth 30 thousand dirhams (about 3 thousand dollars) to the families affected by the earthquake.
In the statement, it was stated that “direct financial aid of 140 thousand dirhams (approximately 14 thousand dollars) will be provided for completely demolished houses and 80 thousand dirhams (approximately 8 thousand dollars) for partially demolished houses.” However, no information was given as to how many houses were completely destroyed and how many houses were partially demolished. (AA)
