New damage will make the ongoing recovery much more difficult in this still-suffering region. At a school in Calendaria, located in the state of Cuscatlan, five people were reportedly killed, including four children and one teacher. In Los Colinas, where at least 500 people were killed last month, more mudslides were reported, but no significant additional damage. The Salvadoran Red Cross is working with the Salvadoran military to assist in search and rescue efforts. International Red Cross teams are currently assessing damage and needs and distributing tent materials in Cojutepeque, Zacatecoluca, San Pedro de Nonuhualco and San Vicente.
Additional teams are on the way to surrounding villages.
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