Venezuelan Red Cross Plans Two Years of Aid After Earthquakes

The Venezuelan Red Cross has outlined a comprehensive two-year plan to manage the ongoing emergency caused by the double earthquake that struck the country's central region on June 24. This long-term strategy moves beyond immediate rescue efforts to focus on sustained support for affected populations.

To date, the humanitarian organization has recorded 7,600 health interventions and distributed essential supplies to 5,700 individuals. Furthermore, their supply networks have ensured access to safe drinking water for 3,150 residents. Search and rescue units have also played a crucial role in reconnecting 3,500 family members separated by the seismic event.

The relief operation, described as the largest managed nationally, spans strategic points in the capital and La Guaira state. Luis Manuel Farías, president of the Venezuelan Red Cross, emphasized the depth of the tragedy, stating, "The tragedy is much deeper than any number, and it affects us all. Amidst the pain and uncertainty, we offer the only thing in our hands: the certainty that the Red Cross will continue to be here for Venezuelans."

This extensive plan receives backing from international partners, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and 14 foreign delegations. To combat communication disruptions along the central coast, the Red Cross has established a fixed connection center in Caraballeda and deployed mobile units to various communities, facilitating phone and digital contact for residents.

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The tragedy is much deeper than any number, and it affects us all. Amidst the pain and uncertainty, we offer the only thing in our hands: the certainty that the Red Cross will continue to be here for Venezuelans.