Rebuilding Los Santos
Progress on rebuilding the city, with crews, machinery and cargo ships from the Government of Coral Island. Both governments expect the rebuild to take at least six months, and more likely close to a year.
Do not enter closed parts of Los Santos. Your home and business remain yours while the city is rebuilt.
Reopening the freeway In progress
Led by Government of Coral Island engineering crews, with the Office of Emergency Services
Clearing and repairing the freeway into Los Santos, so that crews, machinery and supplies can reach the city by road.
10% complete. Updated 18 October 2026.
Latest: Coral Island engineering crews are working on the freeway first, as agreed on 1 October. The road remains closed to the public.
Clearing the Port of Los Santos In progress
Led by Government of Coral Island, with the Office of Emergency Services
Clearing the docks so that cargo ships from Puerto Coral can land stone, steel and fuel for the rebuild.
10% complete. Updated 18 October 2026.
Latest: Work on the docks has started alongside the freeway. Until the port is clear, supply ships use Puerto Coral's deep-water harbour.
Building safety inspections In progress
Led by Preservation Teams, State Fire Marshal
Checking streets and buildings in Los Santos before anyone is allowed back.
20% complete. Updated 18 October 2026.
Latest: Inspections continue inside the evacuation zone. Do not enter the zone.
Power, water and gas Planning
Led by Office of Emergency Services with utility companies
Restoring utilities to the parts of the city that are safe to reopen.
0% complete. Updated 18 October 2026.
Latest: Engineers are assessing the networks. No date has been set.
Return of residents Not started
Led by Office of the Governor
Letting residents go home, district by district, when it is safe.
0% complete. Updated 18 October 2026.
Latest: No date has been set. Both governments expect the rebuild to take at least six months, and more likely close to a year. Your home remains yours.
State services in Paleto Bay Complete
Led by Office of the Governor
Running State services from Paleto Bay and the temporary seat of government at Fort Zancudo while Los Santos is closed.
100% complete. Updated 18 October 2026.
Latest: State offices are open on Paleto Boulevard. They will stay "until Los Santos is safe, and not a day less".
Money for residents
The Earthquake Support Payment of $10,000 has been paid to 254 residents so far, $2,540,000 in total. It is paid automatically. About the payment.
The partnership with Coral Island
The rebuild is being carried out with the Government of Coral Island under the agreement announced on 1 October 2026. What was agreed.
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