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Chancellor gives updates on Eveari
Power is restored and clean up is underway
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 10, 5706


Lord Reg Hanson updates nation on progress in Eveari

Chancellor of the Empire Lord Reginald Hanson went onto KRTVN 1's Kaliburg Tonight news program to update the Nation on the progress in Eveari.

"Due to the effort of all Kalistanis we are nearing the end of our clean up of the city. Roads are opened and we have completed repairs to A1 both to Kaliburg and to Bozo River so traffic is moving once more," said the Chancellor. "The good news is, we are at least two months ahead of where we thought we would be, but the bad news is, planners are now saying that we will ultimately lose about 1/3rd of the old town that will need to be reconstructed."

The news of the extent of the damage to Eveari, a city of 1.2 million, was not unexpected. Over the last three months, County officials have been moving from house to house, block to block to check for structural damage, and have been making regular updates to the city. "The County Manager is expecting that more than 350,000 people will be displaced on a semi-permanent basis, and that reconstruction is now slated to top ₭2 billion Imperial. But a Joint partnership between the National Government, who has dedicated NSP resources in Ananto and House Ananto, who has guaranteed more than ₭200 million in grants to homeowners to rebuild their homes. It's going to take a while, but we will rebuild Eveari and we will welcome those have been displaced to return to their homes."

Much of the ruble has been taken away and work in Eveari will now pause until the rainy season lets up in April. "We are asking those who can remain safely in Eveari to stay there and continue living their lives," said the Chancellor. "Keep working, keep patronizing the shops of your neighbors, keep each others' spirits up. This earthquake has hurt Eveari, but it hasn't beaten it. And the more those of you who can stay remain living your ife, despite the inconveniences that are now part of life, the more we will keep alive as we rebuild. The more we keep going, the less we have to restart again or rebuild from scratch."

The Chancellor also provided an update on Ananto Estate: "Unfortunately, the main home suffered significant structural damage. A full half of the historic manor home will need to be demolished. Her Imperial Majesty will make a determination about what to do with the ancient home in April when she can travel safely to Eveari to survey the condition of her family's home." The Chancellor was quick to note that the Ananto family Mausoleum was undamaged.

The Chancellor spent much of the program giving details on the long term program for Eveari's reconstruction, noting that the city itself has resisted modernization as the rest of the Nation has gone forward, and this was the opportunity for the city to adopt a more modern feel. He thanked the Eveari Brethren, along with first responders from across the nation who were able to limit the death toll to only 363 people, rescuing more than 8400 people from wreckage in a massive two week long effort following the quake. "We especially want to thank our friends from Valruzia who sent more than 1500 doctors, nurses, and humanitarian aid personnel, along with more than 40 tons of nonperishable food to Kalistan to help us treat the wounded and save lives. Valruzia is a true friend to Kalistan and we will forever be in their debt."

The Chancellor finished the spot by announcing that Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina II Ananto gave birth to a healthy baby girl, who she named Jennifer-Ericka Rebecca Ananto-Rosenfeld. "The Minor Princess was born at 6:58pm on January 4th of this year in Kaliburg. According to House Ananto, she is a very strong crier and has a good grip. Mom and baby will leave the Hospital in two days and will spend the next few months at Cliff Home. His Highness, the Prince Consort has reportedly redecorated the nursery for the new baby, and the Minor Prince will be moving out of the nursery into his own room next door."

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