An Update on the Earthquake Recovery in Peru
Although many parts of Peru have recovered from the recent
fatal earthquake that shook the nation, many of the southern coastal areas such as
Pisco have suffered severe damage. 80,000 people were left without shelter by
the powerful 8.0 quake which brought down schools, hospitals and nearly 34,000
homes. Road blockages have kept relief from reaching more remote areas in the
countryside, further delaying recovery efforts. On a positive note, the
Peruvian government has announced that the recovery efforts will create 8,000
jobs which will be designated to townspeople who survived the disaster. A US$95
million fund has been established to carry out these plans. Donor nations and relief agencies have
pledged a total of $40 million. At this point a director has been appointed to
FORSUR, the government committee responsible for rebuilding plans. Analyses
have been completed and it is hoped that construction on new homes for the
victims will begin in mid-October.
In the meantime travelers can help out by supporting the
Peruvian economy and carrying on with their travel plans. Although travel
agencies have been re-routing their itineraries to avoid the southern coast, it
is still possible to visit (and stay in) Nazca. Flights over the Nazca lines
are operating as usual. However, visits to the Paracas Reserve and Islas
Ballestas are scheduled to be reopened in November, as the area was severely
affected. Other parts of the country frequented by travelers, such as Cusco,
Machu Picchu, Lima, Arequipa and the North are all open for business and
welcoming travelers with open arms.
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