Costa Rica 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Aftermath
After experiencing one of the most powerful earthquakes to strike Costa Rica in more than 21 years, here is the current aftermath:
According to Costa Rican Geological Survey (OVSICORI), there have been more than 400 aftershocks between Wednesday 5 p.m. and Thursday at 5 a.m. in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Water Department reports damages in some water distribution tanks so there will not be water supply today in Tamarindo, Flamingo, and some other towns in Guanacaste and Puntarenas.
Due to building Inspections at Elementary and High School classes are suspended in Guanacaste province and the towns of Cobano, Lepanto and Paquera in Puntarenas until Monday.
Costa Rica Transportation Department (MOPT) reports a landslide on the main San Carlos Highway in Zarcero. It estimates it will take 3 weeks to clear it and open the highway again. Tourist going to Arenal area from San Jose are encouraged to take the alternative route via San Ramon.
A metal bridge in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Heredia fell down and left 2,000 people without main road access.
A plan to inspect the main bridges, hospitals, and government building facilities of Costa Rica started to be implemented yesterday.
The Costa Rica Housing Department reported yesterday that about 100 homes reported some type of damage in the Nicoya Peninsula.