Emergencies rates decreased 18.4% in 2011, Kazakh Minister

ASTANA. May 21. KAZINFORM "Emergencies rates in 2011 dropped by 18.4%, number of injured by 16.2% and death toll by 18.9% as compared to 2010," Kazakh Emergency Minster Vladimir Bozhko told the Government Hour at the Majilis.

"Emergency Ministry services rescued 8 662 people, evacuated 10 184 from emergency areas, rendered medical and psychological assistance to 2 499, extinguished 15 000 fires in 2011 and the first quarter of 2012," he added.