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Sat, Sep 25, 1999 - Page 2 News List

Tunghsing building rescue teams add ten to death toll

RESCUE A revised search-and-rescue strategy has proven effective in the search for earthquake victims in Taipei. Sadly, all ten people discovered yesterday were dead

By Yu Sen-lun  /  STAFF REPORTER

Experts have finished inspections on 256 cases, with 19 of the buildings so far found to be dangerous.

The government is also providing counseling for those suffering from the trauma associated with the loss of family members.

The project includes group treatment for residents temporarily settled at nearby hotels and a 24-hour telephone service.

The number is (02) 2726-2153. The counselling service can also be found on the World Wide Web at

http://0921.tcpc.gov.tw.

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