How August 10 earthquake victims can apply for compensation, disability benefits and other aid

People affected by Colombia’s Aug. 10 earthquake will receive online guidance on applying for compensation and other forms of assistance, including payments linked to a death, funeral expenses or permanent disability.

The country’s health-system resources administrator, Adres, announced a virtual training session for victims who lost a family member or suffered permanent incapacity in the earthquake. Officials will explain who can qualify, which documents are required and how to submit an application without intermediaries. The session is scheduled for Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. on the official Adres Colombia YouTube channel.

Cali’s city government also outlined the rules for temporary housing support established by the national government. Under Resolution 0765, issued on Aug. 26, 2026, eligible households can receive 1,050,543 pesos per month, equivalent to 60% of the minimum wage, for three months. The payment comes from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund and can be used only for temporary rent.

The benefit applies once per household, not to every family member. Being listed in the Unified Registry of Victims does not automatically secure payment. Household heads must be registered for the Aug. 10, 2026 earthquake, and the recorded home must have been technically classified as destroyed or uninhabitable.

Before releasing funds, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management will clean and cross-check the records with Colombia’s national registry authority. The process will verify territorial certifications and seek to identify duplicate applications.