The natural disaster damaged 856 buildings and destroyed 190.
On Tuesday, the Venezuelan government released a detailed report on the material damage and human losses caused by the earthquakes recorded on June 24.
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The earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and other types of structures, as well as human losses that are still being counted as rescue operations and debris removal continue.
Deaths and Injuries
The death toll rose to 3,685, while the number of injured remained at 16,740. Authorities continue to operate a telephone hotline and a digital platform for reporting missing persons.
The citizen initiative “Missing Persons After the Venezuela Earthquake” has logged more than 30,000 reports of people whose whereabouts have not yet been confirmed.
Rescue Teams
Search and rescue operations are ongoing with the participation of 29,567 members of the Army and Venezuelan security forces, 28,362 registered volunteers, and a group of 200 miners who joined the search for victims’ bodies.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said 6,462 people have been rescued and 17,907 people lost their homes. They are being transferred progressively to 87 temporary camps across the affected regions to ensure shelter, food, medical care and other essential services.
Aftershocks and Damage
Following the two major earthquakes on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 1,076 aftershocks. The Venezuelan Seismological Research Foundation (Funvisis) reported more than a dozen earthquakes over the past 24 hours, with magnitudes ranging from 2.6 to 4.0.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the earthquakes damaged 856 buildings and destroyed 190.
Assistance for Affected Population
Led by Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, the Venezuelan government is currently providing direct assistance to 86,794 families through the delivery of basic supplies and comprehensive support. They have received 9,603 metric tons of food and 8,322,853 liters of drinking water.
As part of the post-earthquake relief effort, authorities have registered 25,970 patients treated at health centers.
Temporary Camps
Hector Rodriguez, the minister of Socialism and Territorial Affairs, said the 87 temporary camps have the capacity to accommodate 20,227 people.
In Caracas, 39 camps have been established with a capacity of 11,192 people and a current occupancy of 4,961 residents receiving assistance. La Guaira state has the largest displaced population, with 8,613 people housed in 26 camps.
In Miranda state, 1,060 people are being sheltered in 22 camps, which have a total capacity of 2,003 beds and adequate conditions to provide food and health services for the protected families.
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Sources: EFE – Presidential Press
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