President Sergio Mattarella
expressed thanks to the Civil Protection Department on Monday as
he awarded it Italy's gold medal for civic valour in relation to
its efforts for a recent string of devastating earthquakes in
central Italy.
"The country is grateful. Thank you for what you do," the
head of State said.
The series of quakes started with one in August 2016 that
claimed around 300 lives.
"The Civil Protection Department is a point of linkage and
complex fusion that covers al the administrations of the State,"
Mattarella said.
He said it dealt both with prevention and intervention.
This work required, he said, "committed, serious, scientific
and constant work, for which dedication and capacity is needed.
"Thank you for what you do".
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