Following the massive earthquake that struck Chile on saturday, the country's president Michelle Bachelet has announced further emergency plans to help the country get back to normal.
The country was struck by an 8.8 magnitude quake, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded and has killed over 700 people with the death toll expected to rise as research efforts are stepped up over the next few days.
Troops are being deployed to help with rescue efforts through the country and also to prevent looting as some civilians desperately seek food and water.
A curfew is in force in some areas and some basic supplies are to be distributed as rescuers attempt to reach worst-hit areas.
The country has been in a state of shock and panic, with one US risk assessor, Eqecat, estimating the cost of the damage at between $15bn and $30bn (£9.8bn-£19.6bn) or 10-20% of gross domestic product.
Responsibility for the reconstruction of the country will soon pass to President-elect Sebastian Pinera, who takes office in two weeks, and what a job he has, personally i wish him the best and hope that the country can get back to normality as soon as possible and offer my condolences to the family of the dead, and wish speedy recoveries to those who were injured but lucky enough to survive this horrific disaster.
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