Colombia declared a 30-day economic, social and ecological emergency across 15 departments after the August 10 earthquake. The 7.4-magnitude quake has killed 319 people, injured 4,469 and left 260 missing, while 272,830 people have been impacted. The government plans to rebuild homes, businesses, schools and hospitals as rescue and humanitarian operations continue.
Bogota, Aug 20: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree declaring a 30-day state of economic, social and ecological emergency in parts of the country hit by the August 10 earthquake.
The decree, signed after a cabinet meeting in Bogota on Wednesday (local time), covers 15 affected departments, including Valle del Cauca, Risaralda and Caldas, as the government seeks to respond to what it described as a grave public calamity.
Rebuilding homes and infrastructure
De la Espriella said the emergency measures were aimed at not only rebuilding damaged homes, but also restoring businesses and essential public infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, reports Xinhua news agency.
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