The number of deaths caused by the earthquakes that hit Venezuela last Wednesday (24) rose to 2,295, according to a new balance released this Wednesday afternoon (1st) by the country’s government. Authorities reported that the number of injured people totaled 11,267, while 12,841 people were homeless.
So far, 6,461 people have been pulled alive from the rubble since rescues began. According to the Venezuelan government, 17,026 patients were treated by the hospital system.
The search for survivors entered its seventh day, concentrated mainly in the state of La Guaira, where the biggest collapses occurred. Rescue teams continue to work in collapsed structures, while the chances of finding people alive decrease as the hours pass.
According to the official report, 81,159 families have received humanitarian assistance since last week. The government also reported that the country has already received more than 4,000 international rescuers and 26,000 Venezuelan employees continue to work on the search. So far, Venezuela has collected 707,063 tons of international humanitarian aid.
To serve the displaced population, the government reported that it had installed 72 temporary shelters: 14 in La Guaira and another 58 distributed between Caracas, Miranda and other affected states. According to Rodríguez, the priority is to ensure that families remain in these spaces for as short a time as possible, with the recovery of homes that can be rebuilt and the replacement of those considered uninhabitable.
In addition to the human impact, the earthquakes worsened the social situation in the northern region of the country. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 6 million people have been affected by the tremors. Several countries sent rescue teams, equipment and humanitarian aid to reinforce the response to the emergency.
Venezuelan Consulate in São Paulo collects equipment
The Consulate General of Venezuela in São Paulo began, last Friday (26), a campaign to collect protective equipment for rescue teams and volunteers working in areas hit by earthquakes.
According to the diplomatic representation, helmets, flashlights, protective gloves, safety glasses, rubber boots and tents are being received. The materials will be sent exclusively to workers involved in search, rescue and emergency response operations.
The consulate reported that it does not receive donations of water, food, medicine, clothing or money. The guideline is to focus efforts on obtaining equipment considered essential to reinforce security and expand the operational capacity of brigades operating in the most affected areas.
Donations can be delivered to the headquarters of the Consulate General of Venezuela in São Paulo, located at Rua Teixeira da Silva, 660, in the Paraíso neighborhood, in the capital of São Paulo. Additional information can be obtained by email [email protected].
Brazil also maintains a humanitarian mission in Venezuela. Last Sunday (29), the Navy began setting up a field hospital in La Guaira, in a joint operation with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), for emergency care and stabilization of victims. The action is part of the federal government’s response to the disaster in conjunction with the Venezuelan authorities.
Solidarity campaign of popular movements
In addition to institutional mobilization, Brazilian popular movements directed a solidarity campaign in support of the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela. The initiative seeks to raise funds to strengthen humanitarian assistance actions and assist families affected by the tragedy.
Donations can be made through the Associação Brasil Popular:
Popular Brazil Association
CNPJ: 07.696.592/0001-77
Caixa Econômica Federal
Agency: 7731
Current Account: 000577559406-8
Operation: 1292
Pix Key: [email protected]
According to the organizers, the funds raised will be used for solidarity actions with the affected communities and the teams that work to assist the victims.
Source: www.brasildefato.com.br
