[May 17, 2008] Phone vibrate

Hu Tao's work diary •Afternoon, May 12, 2008 •Evening, May 12, 2008 •May 13, 2008 ?Morning, May 14, 2008 •Afternoon, May 14, 2008 •May 15, 2008 ?May 16, 2008 •May 17, 2008 ?May 18, 2008 ?Postscript

11:00 AM. People were organized to build toilets in suitable places far away from drinking water sources. We don't want Longchi, a scenic tourist area, polluted due to any improper post-disaster disposal. Under the town chief's leadership people were organized to disinfect villages.

4:00 PM. The first generator began to generate electric power.

4:20 PM. The phone vibrated and a short message was received; we finally had signals. Secretary Wang took the phone and called the municipal Party secretary, "Longchi Town, the Party here! People also here!" Tears flowed freely.

8:00 PM. Two Nanyue villagers asked the headquarters for permission to help send supplies to resettlement areas the next day; headquarters agreed.

8:50 PM. Voices were heard in resettlement areas around Liping that rice was not being properly distributed. Secretary Wang gave strict orders that all food had to be thoroughly traced to ensure that the masses received it. Punishment would be meted out if leading cadres were found off duty. The police were authorized to intervene and efforts were strengthened during this emergency.