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City drafts plan to offer engineering assistance to Sichuan after May 12 earthquake, seeks multi-year engagement

San Francisco Disaster Council / Department of Emergency Management meeting · June 13, 2008

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Summary

City Administrator Ed Lee said San Francisco convened more than 35 engineering and construction firms to explore sending reconnaissance teams and possibly "adopting" a village in Sichuan province as part of a 3–5 year aid and learning program; a three‑page letter from the mayor is being sent to the Chinese consulate.

San Francisco officials told the Disaster Council they have convened Bay Area engineering and construction firms to coordinate technical assistance for recovery in Sichuan province after a May 12 earthquake.

City Administrator Ed Lee described a meeting in City Hall with more than 50 public and private participants,…

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