The cost to roads, bridges and houses will run in the millions.
Damaged infrastructure continues to hamper relief efforts, and needs remain severe.
The Good Samaritan Center and the Ministerial Alliance have formed a committee to collect and distribute emergency aid for flood victims in locations with Protestant congregations, which existed in towns that were severely affected. The Protestant community in the rest of Chiapas and throughout the country is working to collect and send aid. In addition, CWS Latin American representative Samuel Lobato is among those slated to assess needs and determine the parameters of a broad-based ecumenical response. Another group CWS may work with is the Protestant Council for Defense of Human Rights. CWS uses 100 percent of all denominational contributions for assistance to disaster survivors.