Local authorities in Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, announced on Aug. 16 that over 7,900 job opportunities will be offered to local residents after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the region on Aug. 8, killing over 20 people.

According to the announcement, local authorities have built 305 temporary shelters, relocating over 27,000 earthquake-stricken victims. As of press time, select Party members and cadres have been sent to earthquake-hit regions to offer psychological counseling services to the local residents and deal with disputes. Over 7,900 job vacancies have been created for the residents, while more job fairs will be held in the future.

As for the region’s unique natural landscape and rich tourism resources, the local government has vowed to protect the natural environment and upgrade tourism services in an effort to boost the local economy.

Tourism is Jiuzhaigou’s primary industry thanks to its unique landscape of narrow conic karst land forms and spectacular pristine lakes. It is also home to a number of endangered plant and animal species, including the giant panda, golden snub-nosed monkey, and Sichuan takin, according to the park’s website.

Jiuzhaigou received 7.2 million tourists, including 180,000 foreigners, in 2016, with total tourism revenue of 9 billion yuan (1.35 billion U.S. dollars).