According to the latest report from the National Emergency Commission (CNE), 31 communities are affected by hurricane Otto. Ivan Brenes, CNE president, detailed that 23 communities are isolated: 7 in Osa, 14 in Golfito and 2 in Turrialba. He also indicated that 28 shelters are open in the 15 cantons of the most affected regions, […]
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Institutions and services will be closed due to hurricane Otto
Due the arrival of Hurricane Otto, several institutions have announced not only the closure of their branches in areas where it could more strongly impact, but also in other areas of the country. The Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) informed that all the offices of the capital are open, except some that are located inside […]
Nicaragua and El Salvador suspended Tsunami Alert
Nicaragua and El Salvador ended the Tsunami alert on the Pacific coast, which was decreed after the 7-degree Ritcher quake off the coast of El Salvador. There were no destructive waves or any special situation. The evacuation of people living in coastal communities was suspended, declared Guillermo González, director of the National System for Disaster […]
Almost 40 people were trapped in Tortuguero and Barra del Colorado
Minister of Security Gustavo Mata reported that 20 to 30 people were trapped in the area of Tortuguero and about 8 more people were trapped in Barra del Colorado. Among them, there are 3 minors. According to the official, these people hid when the security forces carried out the evacuating operation in those areas and […]
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occured in El Salvador was felt in Costa Rica
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in El Salvador a few minutes ago was felt from Guatemala to Costa Rica. The earthquake epicenter was located in the eastern department of Usulutan, with a 33-kilometer depth. Users reported through The National Seismological Network (RNS) Facebook page that the […]
The eye of hurricane Otto entered Costa Rica through Los Chiles
The eye of hurricane Otto entered Costa Rica through Los Chiles. This was confirmed by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) through a report published at 3:20 pm on November 24th. According to the report, Otto is still a category 2 hurricane and it increased its driving force. In addition, in the Central Valley and the […]