We are scheduled to be in Assisi and Perugia in 1 1/2 weeks. Does anyone have any solid information as to the effects of the recent earthquake on these two towns? I was pleased to read on this forum that Orvieto had no significant damage. We would not wish to inadvertently be interfering with recovery efforts.
Posted by
Rome
62 posts
No damage, but people were scared, some slept in their cars last night.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you Irdpttnll: - .
Was your reply specific to Assisi and Perugia ? ( the two towns on our itinerary that I am considering rescheduling) - I ask only because your screen name lists Rome , where we will also be visiting.
I really appreciate your input.
Posted by
Rome
62 posts
Yes it was specific - I have friends in Perugia, Foligno, Assisi, Orvieto, Mealla (nearby Orvieto). Made sure I got at least in touch by text. Everyone is fine but understandably shaken, as they very well remember the '97 earthquakes (some of them are even old enough to remember the one in '79). Some books fell off from the shelves, but that is all. Ironically the same happened in some apartments in Rome, but that's about the extent of it in areas not directly hit by the earthquakes: lots of scared people, and something akin to plane turbulence in some houses.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
This is a great help - I really appreciate your taking the time to reply again!