YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 21, NOYAN TAPAN. 7,138 emergencies were
registered in Armenia in 2006. 5,058 people suffered as a result
of disasters: 481 people died, 4,577 received injuries.
According to the RA National Statistical Service, natural
disasters, as a result of which 4 people suffered, made up 3.5%
of registered emergencies. Man-caused disasters, as a result of
which 2,566 people suffered (378 died and 2,188 received
injuries), made up 63.9% of emergencies. Disasters related to
social life (2,488 people suffered as a result: 101 died and
2,387 received injuries) made up 32.6% of emergencies.
Last year 1,721 experts on the population's protection in
emergencies were trained.