The GOES has named Minister of Economy Miguel Lacayo as Chief of Reconstruction Efforts. According to preliminary assessments, Usulutan suffered the most extensive damage. The southern and eastern portions of the country are most-affected, while little damage is in the north. Those structures with adobe walls and clay-tiled roofs experienced the most damage. COEN reports that 496 landslides have occurred, resulting in blocked roads and the destruction of houses, particularly in Santa Tecla.
Additional landslides are likely to occur as aftershocks continue and as the rainy season begins.
Slopes at-risk of landslides will need to be reinforced or repaired in advance of the upcoming rains to prevent further damage. According to the U.S. Embassy, this figure is likely to increase as damage assessments continue and as mitigative measures to prevent further landslides are undertaken. PAHO reports that 39 percent of hospitals have been destroyed and that there has been significant damage to laboratory supplies. Temporary clinics have been established in several areas to accommodate medical needs. As of January 21, COEN reports the destruction of six hospitals and 28 health clinics.