Aftermath
The Costa Rican Red Cross sent 400 personnel to assist in the recovery. The agency said, "Some 42 communities were affected and sustained serious impacts on civil and electrical infrastructure... are going to need a lot of help." Four helicopters were also dispatched in order to help aid efforts. The Comisión Nacional de Emergencias (National Emergency Commission) also requested for private helicopters to help with the aid. Additionally, the United States and Colombia dispatched helicopters with aid to assist with the relief and recovery efforts.
About 2,000 aftershocks have been felt throughout Costa Rica.
On January 12, the president Oscar Arias declared National Grieving of 5 days out of respect for the victims, and asked the organizers of the Fiestas de Palmares to postpone them.
On January 13, the 'Banco de Costa Rica' announced that it would offer home financing credit to homeowners who want to rebuild or fix their home.
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