Airlift Delivers Food and Water to Earthquake-Affected Communities
MINSEG and SENAN reported moving 57,440 pounds of humanitarian supplies by air to areas affected by the earthquake.
MINSEG and SENAN reported moving 57,440 pounds of humanitarian supplies by air to areas affected by the earthquake.
Authorities restricted vehicle traffic on the bridge over the Oria River in Pedasi following earthquake-related safety concerns.
Authorities reported earthquake impacts at more than 400 schools, 21 health centers and nine bridges as recovery assessments continue.
Naturgy Panama reported that electricity had been restored to 97 percent of its customers after the earthquake.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance calendar lists the first October payment for public-sector employees on Monday, October 12.
SINAPROC suspended the National Evacuation Drill that had been scheduled for October 12 following the earthquake.
SINAPROC maintained a prevention alert for rain and thunderstorms through October 12, with heavy rainfall possible in several regions.
Reporting from La Pitaloza, near the earthquake epicentral area, described residents awaiting additional aid after the damaging event.
Panama City authorities said 100 tons of humanitarian aid had been sent to Chitre to support earthquake-affected communities.
Panama agencies and U.S. Southern Command personnel inspected the Aquilino Tejeira Hospital structure in Penonome after the earthquake.