Free technical evaluations offered for Venezuela earthquake-damaged buildings

As rescue efforts continue in Venezuela following recent earthquakes, a new digital platform is offering free technical evaluations for damaged buildings. SismoAyuda VE, a project by Hacha y Machete and independent professionals, aims to help residents assess the safety of their homes and workplaces.

Users can upload photos and videos of damage to the platform, which then provides a preliminary technical report based on normalized criteria. This initiative seeks to classify the level of damage and offer guidance while official inspections are pending. The platform also calls for volunteer engineers and architects to participate in the remote assessments after a verification process.

In addition to the digital service, private companies in Caracas have begun offering free on-site inspections. Grupo Ávila, for example, is assessing structures in the Chacao, Baruta, El Hatillo, and Sucre municipalities. This service is available for residences, offices, and businesses with visible damage, which must be documented beforehand with photos or videos to prioritize resources and avoid overwhelming the inspection teams.