The Permanent Contingency Commission (COPECO) has issued a yellow alert for nine communities in the Sula Valley and the Atlantic coast in Northern Honduras. Commissioner Lisandro Rosales stated that due to the rains of the past 48 hours, there is a large amount of rain accumulation through these area of Honduras. Therefore, they have issued […]
The Permanent Contingency Commission (COPECO) declared a green alert for the next 48 hours for the departments of Gracias a Dios, Colón, Olancho, El Paraíso, Valle, Choluteca, Comayagua and Francisco Morazán, due to the passage of tropical wave number 14 through Honduras, and the early formation of a low pressure system. “The green warning statement […]
The Honduran Red Cross is coordinating with national emergency organizations and is mobilizing its volunteers to assist with aid efforts. You can help Honduras by making a donation through them: Tel: (504) 237-1800Fax: (504) 237-2240/238-0185Telex: 1437 CRUZ R HOTelegram: HONDUCRUZ COMAYAGUELAE-Mail: informacion@honduras.cruzroja.org presidencianacional@honduras.cruzroja.orgWeb: http://www.honduras.cruzroja.org One such coordination has resulted in funds provided by the International Federation’s […]
Nine people are missing in the aftermath of Agatha. According to Copeco, the missing people are eight fishermen who were working in the Pacific Ocean and one soldier in a La Mosquitia community in the northeast of the country. Agatha destroyed 11 bridges, 675 houses, 52 communication lines and affected 27 highway sections. US ambassador […]
According to COPECO, approximately 3,500 people have been evacuated from their homes and nearly 3,300 are living in shelters. More than 140 homes have been destroyed and another 700 have been damaged. Fourteen people are now dead.