Category: Economy

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.

Panama firefighters reported carrying out more than 300 structural and safety inspections following the earthquake.

MEDUCA said classes will not be held on Monday, October 12, while damage assessments continue at school facilities after the earthquake.

Panama declared a State of Emergency to address earthquake-related damage affecting homes, health centers, schools and displaced families.