Official: Donations, relief funds to be used effectively WATCH VIDEO Source: CCTV.com | 05-20-2008 19:00 Special Report: Strong quake jolts SW China The Ministry of Civil Affairs has briefed the media on the central government efforts to resettle the survivors. The Ministry says it will ensure the effective and transparent use of donations and allocated relief funds. It will also provide long-term help for rebuilding homes. The Ministry of Civil Affairs says more than 360000 people in the quake zone have now been saved or relocated. And with over 5-million locals displaced, the ministry is considering short-term and long-term plans for resettlement. Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Jiang Li said, “We encourage these people first to go to live in homes of relatives and friends, who are not affected by the disaster. Second, All safe public facilities, such as gymnasiums and government buildings are open to displaced people. Third, we are setting up more settlement spots for them. We are trying to ensure homeless people have basic places to live as well as food, drink and other basic necessities. For the next step, we will work hard to solve the problem of post-disaster reconstruction. ” The Ministry will also allocate 600 yuan a month per person for those children, disabled or elderly who lost their means of support in the earthquake. The ministry also described the adoption measures for orphans. Li Bo, Dir. of Social Welfare of Ministry of Civil Affairs, said, “Local …