# Disaster relief efforts in Honduras and Chile > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disaster-relief-efforts-in-honduras-and-chile > Updated: 2026-10-19T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Local governments in Honduras and Chile are providing financial and material aid to families displaced or damaged by recent natural disasters. In Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the Alcaldía Municipal del Distrito Central (AMDC) is offering rental assistance to 30 families in the Villa Unión neighborhood who lost homes due to heavy rains. Residents who lost homes entirely will receive six months of rent coverage, while those with partial damage will receive three months. Authorities are also considering building a masonry wall to manage surface water. In Penco, Chile, the Housing and Urbanization Service (SERVIU) and the Municipality of Penco have begun distributing material bank cards to families affected by heavy swells in the Cerro Verde Bajose sector. Six families were identified as having significant damage following a frontal system on July 16. In the initial phase, three families received cards worth 50 UF to purchase construction materials, while the remaining three families are processing property titles to access assistance. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Municipalities in Chile distribute grants to local organizations Municipalities in Huara and Punta Arenas have distributed grants to various local organizations, including neighborhood, cultural, and senior groups, to support community projects and social activities. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-in-chile-distribute-grants-to-local-organizations ### 2026-10-15: Municipalities provide disaster relief to families in Honduras and Chile Municipalities in Honduras and Chile are providing financial aid and construction materials to families affected by heavy rains and coastal swells. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-provide-disaster-relief-to-families-in-honduras-and-chile --- Cite as: Disaster relief efforts in Honduras and Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disaster-relief-efforts-in-honduras-and-chile