Leave it to the professionals, public told
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PEOPLE who want to help with rescue and relief efforts in Yunnan Province should stay put and make way for professional rescue teams, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said yesterday.
Calling for “orderly and effective” support for victims of the quake, Pang Chenmin, head of the ministry’s disaster relief bureau, said: “The first 72 hours after a disaster are the golden period for rescues. In order to ensure the best chances of rescuing survivors, we advise non-professional groups and volunteers against entering the quake zone by themselves so as not to cause traffic and communication difficulties.”
People wishing to make donations should contact quake relief authorities to find out what is needed prior to giving, and donations should be made via officially registered charity groups or civil affairs departments, the ministry said.
Pang said public support had been a great help since the quake but, in some cases, overzealousness could get in the way of effective relief.
“Some relief materials are unfit for use in disaster areas; some are substandard products; some are overly abundant and take up precious space and traffic resources,” Pang said.
The ministry urged charities to make their books public while telling beneficiaries where funds and materials came from.
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