00:00Also, we were saying Choco were not only the affected, were not only the affected, the most affected city, but
00:10also in Manizales.
00:12The mayor of Manizales confirmed that at least two deaths and extensive structural damage across the city following the magnitude
00:197.4 earthquake.
00:21Speaking from the local fire department command center, local authorities reported that over a dozen commercial buildings and more than
00:2920 homes have been partially or totally destroyed, prompting an immediate emergency evacuation.
00:35So, let's hear his declarations.
00:40MANIZALES, People of Manizales, we are at the fire department's command center.
00:50As you all know, we have just experienced a very tragic and difficult situation, a massive earthquake that severely affected
00:57the city of Manizales.
00:59Many buildings were damaged.
01:01We have more than 12 buildings that are partially or totally destroyed.
01:04We have more than 20 homes that are partially or totally destroyed.
01:08We already have two people who died as a result of the event or circumstances related to it.
01:14There are many gas and electrical leaks.
01:17We are assisting hundreds of people.
01:19Right now, hundreds of engineers are conducting structural inspections of the buildings to ensure they are evacuated.
01:26Because the first thing we must do is evacuate.
01:28The city's utility company is checking all connections to prevent further damage.
01:33It's not easy because even though we have firefighters, civil defense, the Red Cross, everyone is working.
01:40We still can't keep up, so stay outside where you are right now because we don't know if an aftershock
01:45is coming.
01:46We need to be fully prepared.
01:48Do not go inside buildings yet.
01:50I know this isn't easy.
01:51But stay outside for a while because there could be an aftershock.
01:55Let's stay calm and collected.
01:56Call the fire department at 123.
01:59We're taking all reports and will come to assist you immediately.
02:02We've already spoken with the national government.
02:05They're going to provide us with rescue and emergency response units coming from Bogota and various parts of the country.
02:11We're working to help you and will keep you informed as often as we can.
02:15We're here working and getting the job done.
02:17For anyone who can't stay at home, we're setting up three refugees in the city, at the major arena, at
02:24the smaller arena, and in Oranguez.
02:27We're trying to get all the necessary supplies, such as mattresses and other items, so that people who have nowhere
02:33to sleep tonight can stay there and have shelter and food.
02:37So please let us know by neighborhood who is unable to enter their homes so we can direct them to
02:42these locations.
02:43We'll provide more information later.
02:46You used to see the resources.
02:48We'll go back in San Francisco.
02:50We haveabadiri.
02:51We are here...
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