12:13, 24 September 2013 | GMT +5
Kazakhstan social facilities' preparedness for heating season almost 100%
ASTANA. September 24. KAZINFORM - The process of preparation of educational and healthcare facilities, and residential buildings for the upcoming heating season is coming to an end, Deputy Minister of Regional Development Serik Nokin said at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, September 24. Kazinform has learnt from the web-site of the Prime Minister.

"As of September 20 of this year, 9,867 educational facilities, or 99%, 6,613 health care facilities, or 98%, 36,834 homes, or 96%, have been prepared for the heating season," - said S.Nokin.
According to Nokin, in some regions of the country the level of preparedness has not yet reached 90 percent: East Kazakhstan region (87%), West Kazakhstan region (83%) and South Kazakhstan region (86%).
The Deputy Minister drew the attention of local government offices to the need to fully complete the preparations of the residential sector for the heating season.