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Temporary shelters built from plastic sheeting, wood and laminated roofs provided by USAID to 23,000 families in Santiago de Maria, Usulutan, after the 2001 earthquakes.  Photo by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy.
Temporary shelters built from plastic sheeting, wood and laminated roofs provided by USAID to 23,000 families in Santiago de Maria, Usulutan, after the 2001 earthquakes. Photo by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy.
General view of the mayor’s office in Apastepeque, San Vicente, rebuilt with USAID funds after the 2001 earthquakes.  Photo by USAID.
General view of the mayor’s office in Apastepeque, San Vicente, rebuilt with USAID funds after the 2001 earthquakes. Photo by USAID.
General view of the mayor’s office in El Rosario, La Paz rebuilt with USAID funds after the 2001 earthquakes.  Photo by USAID
General view of the mayor’s office in El Rosario, La Paz rebuilt with USAID funds after the 2001 earthquakes. Photo by USAID
This municipal center in Javier, Usulutan, that had been destroyed by the 2001 earthquakes was rebuilt through USAID’s Earthquake Recovery Program.  Photo by USAID.
This municipal center in Javier, Usulutan, that had been destroyed by the 2001 earthquakes was rebuilt through USAID’s Earthquake Recovery Program. Photo by USAID.
General view of the Nueva Cruzadilla de San Juan community in Jiquilisco, Usulutan.  With USAID support, the National Fund for Low-Cost Housing built 449 houses there.  Moreover, a new school and a water system were built in the community to benefit hundreds of victims from the 2001 earthquakes.  Photo by Karen Azucena, USAID.
General view of the Nueva Cruzadilla de San Juan community in Jiquilisco, Usulutan. With USAID support, the National Fund for Low-Cost Housing built 449 houses there. Moreover, a new school and a water system were built in the community to benefit hundreds of victims from the 2001 earthquakes. Photo by Karen Azucena, USAID.
A worker oversees supply distribution to Salvadorans who were affected by Tropical Storm Ida.
A worker oversees supply distribution to Salvadorans who were affected by Tropical Storm Ida.
Children take home emergency hygiene kits containing toilet paper, toothbrushes, and other supplies after Tropical Storm Ida.
Children take home emergency hygiene kits containing toilet paper, toothbrushes, and other supplies after Tropical Storm Ida.
Members of the El Salvador Army aid in supply distribution to communities affected by Tropical Storm Ida.
Members of the El Salvador Army aid in supply distribution to communities affected by Tropical Storm Ida.
Clinic workers celebrate the inauguration of the Integral Family Health Clinic in Santiago de María, Usulután, which was destroyed by the 2001 earthquake and rebuilt with USAID support.  Photo by USAID.
Clinic workers celebrate the inauguration of the Integral Family Health Clinic in Santiago de María, Usulután, which was destroyed by the 2001 earthquake and rebuilt with USAID support. Photo by USAID.
The U.S. Government tended a helping hand to El Salvador after the 2001 earthquakes.  Photo by USAID.
The U.S. Government tended a helping hand to El Salvador after the 2001 earthquakes. Photo by USAID.
On February 13, 2001, a second earthquake, measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale, struck. The epicenter of the second earthquake was located some 20 miles east of the capital city, San Salvador.  Photo by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy.
On February 13, 2001, a second earthquake, measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale, struck. The epicenter of the second earthquake was located some 20 miles east of the capital city, San Salvador. Photo by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy.
The 2001 earthquake was devastating to El Salvador. USAID provided emergency relief to help Salvadorans recover from the effects of the disaster.  Photo by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy.
The 2001 earthquake was devastating to El Salvador. USAID provided emergency relief to help Salvadorans recover from the effects of the disaster. Photo by Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy.
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Last Updated on 2011-03-10