President José Raúl Mulino said the afternoon of this Friday, October 30, which already began in the province of Herrera the construction of the first 300 homes for families affected by the earthquake this Friday, October 9.
Mulino detailed the construction program during a work tour he is making to affected communities, accompanied by the first lady, Maricel Cohen de Mulinoand Ministers José Ramón Icaza, of Canal Affairs; Fernando Boyd, from Health; and Jaime Jované, from Housing and Territorial Planning.
During his visit to the community of El Potrero, in the district of Ocú, Mulino reiterated that the Government will guarantee the construction of homes for families who lost their homes.
“Rest assured that we are going to build houses for people who have lost their homes,” said the president.
Mulino explained that he ordered that the new homes be built with labor from the affected communities themselves.
He also instructed that construction materials be purchased in businesses in those regions, with the purpose of contributing to the local economy.
The president pointed out that the houses will have earthquake-resistant construction parameters and will have complete hygienic bathrooms.
For her part, the first lady announced that the Pro Housing company donated 50 houses for the affected areas, to which another 30 homes will be added to be built by her office.
Assistance for Isla Cañas y Cañas
In relation to the situation on Isla Cañas y Cañas, the Minister of Canal Affairs, José Ramón Icaza, reported that the drinking water service has already been restored in the island part.
In addition, he indicated that the National Land Administration Authority is working on collecting information to identify homes and determine the cases in which the Government will offer relocation alternatives.
The authorities will also provide assistance to families who do not wish to move, as reported during the presidential tour.
