This morning, the director of Civil Protection, Luis Alonso Amaya explained that to date, according to the census they have, 470 damaged homes have been reported, of these, 178 have minor damage, 36 have collapsed and 256 are not habitable.
“We have put the non-inhabitable sign, we have asked the population not to enter. Due to the type of housing in the rural area of said department, it tends to ber very fragile,” he explained.
«We are consolidating the homes together with Public Works and the Ministry of Housing. We are waiting to start the restoration process.” Amaya said.
Our Director, @luisalonsoamaya shares a preliminary assessment of the effects generated by seismic activity in the western part of the country:
470 homes affected (178 with slight damage, 36 collapsed, 256 uninhabitable).
20 slides.
– Civil Protection of El Salvador (@PROCIVILSV) January 20, 2023
20 slides.“The government of President Nayib Bukele through the General Directorate of Civil Protection has proven to be a government committed to the population. As part of the actions that have been carried out since this seismic activity began, it has been the gathering of information house by house to know more accurately the damage caused»Amaya said.
Amaya reported until 4 am this Friday, 509 aftershocks have been recorded since last Sunday.
For his part, Josué García, Director of Shelters, explained that in the meantime, 55 temporary shelters have been installed near the homes of the affected families.
«Dignified and comprehensive care continues to be given to sheltered families. In addition, 250 families have benefited from food packages and basic necessities”Garcia mentioned.
