Costa Rica - Earthquake "Costa Ricans are clearing up after a strong earthquake hit the country # at 02:02 am on Saturday, 20 November, IFRC Information Bulletin No. 1 killing at least eight people." Issued 22 Nov 2004 GLIDE Number: EQ-2004-000129-CRI

SITUATION Magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck at 02:02hrs local time on 20 November 2004. At least eight people were killed. Hundreds of houses damaged; major highways were cracked in the earthquake. Hardest- hit areas are Quepos and Parrita in the Pacific Coast and the Central Valley regions: heavy damages to infrastructure and water systems reported. In Quepos, assessments confirm 36 damaged homes and 5 homes totally destroyed. The local hospital and some school buildings were also affected. In Parrita, 15 houses and a number of public buildings have suffered considerable damage; local police Alajuela station reportedly collapsed. Other communities Guanacaste Heredia 15 houses and many public affected include Puriscal, Cartago, Alejuela and buildings damaged or destroyed some areas of San Jose. in Parrita ACTION San Jose \! The Costa Rican Red Cross (CRRC) has been actively involved with the Emergency Operations Puntarenas Cartago aribbean San Jose C Se Centre since the start of the relief operation. The Jacó(! Parrita a National Society is now assessing damage and (!(!A Limon needs in the field. Local branches in the affected (!Quepos areas are providing first aid and supporting search and rescue activities. Falling trees knocked out power to the area around Jacó and Quepos

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