Second Earthquake Rocks Emilia Romagna

Tragedy struck Italy's Emilia Romagna region for the second time this morning with another strong earthquake.  The first quake hit the area on May 20.  The reported death toll stands at 15.
More than 14,000 people are left homeless.  

The quake was felt throughout the northern region with aftershocks of 5.0.  The earthquake caused severe damage to homes, factories, and many historic buildings.  Round-the-clock aid and volunteer efforts are underway.  

Ciao e a presto,

Abruzzo

On April 6, 2009, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale occured near L'Aquila, the capital of Abruzzo injuring more than 1,500 and leaving over 50,000 people homeless. Cleanup and reconstruction efforts continue and contributions are needed. Contact the National Italian American Foundation Abruzzo Relief Fund at http://www.niaf.org/relief.

Abruzzo is divided into four provinces; Chieti, L'Aquila, Pescara, and Teramo. Each province is unique and offers an array of cultural activities, local  cuisine, and places to explore. Let's not forget how close we are to the Adriatic Sea!

The "Best of Abruzzo" will be featured in a coming post so please don't head off before catching of glimpse of what's to come.  Click on the title bar for a preview.

Ciao e a presto,