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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
USAID Provides Assistance to the El Salvador Flood and Volcano Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2005
2005-087
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Contact: USAID Press Office
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to flooding and landslides associated with Tropical Storm Stan and destruction caused by the Santa Ana (llamatepec) volcano eruption in El Salvador, USAID is providing $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services to distribute emergency relief items, including mattresses and hygiene kits, to affected families. On October 4, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to El Salvador Michael A. Butler issued a disaster declaration due to the magnitude of damage caused by the flooding and volcanic eruption.
Since October 1, weather patterns associated with Tropical Storm Stan have produced continuous and heavy rainfall over El Salvador, causing widespread flooding and more than 300 reported landslides. The flooding and landslides have killed 47 people and forced an estimated 32,045 people to evacuate to 309 shelters nationwide, according to the National Emergency Committee (COEN).
In addition, on October 1, the Santa Ana (Ilamatepec) volcano erupted, spewing hot rocks and plumes of ash into the air. The eruption resulted in two deaths, seven injuries, and the evacuation of approximately 7,000 residents living within a four kilometer radius of the volcano.
USAID will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional updates as necessary.
Please visit our website for more information on USAID's efforts in Latin America: http://www.usaid.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean/
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years. For more information on USAID, visit: http://www.usaid.gov.
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