Volunteers seek tools, vaccines for hotel rescue in Tucacas after earthquake

Volunteers are racing against time to rescue individuals trapped in the La Mar Suites hotel complex in Tucacas, Falcón state, Venezuela, which partially collapsed after a significant seismic event.

Civilians, Civil Protection officers, and Red Cross brigades are concentrating their efforts on clearing the debris of one of the towers in the residential and hotel complex. The structure gave way following a double earthquake, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, that struck the Venezuelan territory on Wednesday, June 24. Emergency teams are currently searching for at least nine people, including a six-year-old girl, believed to be trapped beneath concrete slabs.

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Vaccines are arriving, but it's not enough. Also send lamps for every volunteer and rescuer. Tools are few. Tetanus toxoid vaccines are needed for rescuers who have been working for over 48 hours in rescue efforts in Tucacas, specifically at the La Mar Suite Hotel

However, the rescue operations face severe logistical complications on the ground. Journalist Jhonattam Petit reported that rescue teams have been working continuously for over 48 hours under physically demanding conditions. The lack of technical equipment is significantly slowing down the rescue maneuvers, especially during nighttime hours.

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If you can collaborate, please communicate directly with the medical supplies manager at 0424-7833803. Thank you for your support!

"Vaccines are arriving, but it's not enough. Also send lamps for every volunteer and rescuer. Tools are few. Tetanus toxoid vaccines are needed for rescuers who have been working for over 48 hours in rescue efforts in Tucacas, specifically at the La Mar Suite Hotel," Petit stated on social media platform X. To address the scarcity of supplies, operation coordinators have opened direct channels to solicit support and collect necessary materials from the public. "If you can collaborate, please contact the medical supplies manager directly at 0424-7833803. Thank you for your support!" Petit added.

In parallel, the Red Cross has established a medical station within the La Mar Suites complex, near the collapse site. This post provides immediate care to survivors and frontline personnel. "There are stretchers, medical staff, hydration solutions here. 18 volunteers are active between the Puerto Cabello and Coro branches," Petit detailed. To date, this health team has attended to 19 emergencies, including those rescued from the collapsed tower and rescue workers suffering from exhaustion or minor injuries.

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There are stretchers, medical staff, hydration solutions here. 18 volunteers are active between the filial of Puerto Cabello and Coro