On October 8, the Government of El Salvador declared an orange alert for the entire territory due to the approaching storm.[36] Fishing and recreational activities in rivers, beaches, and lakes were suspended until October 11.[36] Shelters for 3,000 people were prepared.[36] A state of national emergency was declared due to the hurricane.[37] The Government ended up declaring a red alert for civil protection due to the winds throughout the national territory.[38] Tree falls were reported in different municipalities, impeding traffic and damaging cars.[39] Falling branches blocked several major highways; roads were also damaged by landslides.[39] Five soldiers died and another was injured in Comasagua when the home they were seeking refuge in collapsed.[24] In all, Julia was responsible for ten deaths in El Salvador.[6]