Information is power indeed

The timely disclosure of exact information during the earthquake has lent a strong hand to help those hit by the disaster, says an article in People's Daily. The following is an excerpt:

Ever since the earthquake rocked Wenchuan county in Sichuan province Monday afternoon, the whole country has been feeling the shocks. Together with the bad news about the quake, people also hear a lot about how the disaster is being dealt with.

President Hu Jintao instantly called for all-out efforts to save the injured and reduce the impact of the damage caused by the havoc. Premier Wen Jiabao flew to the disaster-hit area within hours of the quake. A headquarters was set up to supervise the relief work and several ministries and central government branches rushed equipment, materials and rescue teams to the disaster-hit areas rightaway.