Most evacuees are living in make-shift shelters, although some are residing with relatives. In accordance with a request by the GOES, the United States will concentrate its assistance in Usulutan Department. As such, the El Salvadoran military is now taking the lead, with COEN working in parallel. The El Salvadoran military has established liaison officers within civilian agencies involved in the response. COEN also is providing information to the public regarding measures to prevent additional earthquake damage and loss of life.
Additional landslides are likely to occur as aftershocks continue.
Consular Officers report damage in most areas in the southern and eastern portions of the country, but little damage in the north. They reported that the Pan American Highway is open from north to south and that most other roads are accessible. Those structures with adobe walls and clay-tiled roofs experienced the most damage. The Mexican military has set up a kitchen there, where they are providing food and water. With ground transport opening up, food distribution is likely to improve in the near future.