But the youths gladly share information on their trip and the work that they plan to do. Voices on the Border,'' said Bruce. According to the Internet site for the U.S. State Department, El Salvador experienced earthquakes on Jan. 13 and Feb. 13. It occurred off the El Salvadoran coastline some 65 miles southwest of San Miguel. The epicenter was located some 30 kilometers east of San Salvador and was felt throughout El Salvador and in Guatemala and Honduras.
Aftershocks continue to occur in El Salvador.
There were 185,338 houses damaged and 149,528 houses destroyed. According to the Bruderhof and the State Department, El Salvador is experiencing problems with homelessness, landslides, water service, disease control, sanitation and food safety. Governments and organizations throughout the world, including the U.S. government and American non-profit organizations are providing relief, according to the State Department. But the Bruderhof is planning to lend its own assistance. The Bruderhof in Farmington became interested in personally helping the people of El Salvador because Arnold spent four months living in the country last year.