Venezuela Earthquakes Situation Report #6
- Emergency Manager's Weekly Report
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·      As of July 15th, more than 1,200 aftershocks have been reported.
·      A total of 4,829 people has died and 16,740 people have been injured.
·      The national government response remains focused on search and rescue operations, as well as assistance to affected people.
·      Search and Rescue Update:
o  A total of 71 search and rescue teams from 31 countries, comprising 2,786 personnel and 216 search dogs remain deployed.
o  A total of 6,462 people has been rescued.
·      The Venezuelan government is advancing a unified registration process for affected families in transitional camps through the collection of biometric and contact information to support assistance management, social support programs and housing solutions.
·      As of July 15th, the World Food Programme (WFP) has reached over 67,500 people in the affected areas:
o  Over 60,300 hot meals have been served.
o  39,000 Ready-to-Eat kits have been distributed.
o  More than 21,100 people have benefited from 50-kilogram food baskets.
·      Telecommunications Update:
o  The Venezuelan Red Cross Society (VRCS) on July 9th has established three free connectivity points in La Guaira.
o  The Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster and their partners has expanded emergency connectivity services at priority displacement sites, providing shared internet access and strengthening communications for affected communities and humanitarian responders.
·      On July 14th, the VRCS reported that they have established an alliance with the Clover Internacional:
o  This alliance will manage the reception, storage, mobilization, and distribution of supplies in La Guaira.
o  Clover is supporting VRCS by contributing their supply and transportation network to ensure the transfer of humanitarian assistance to the emergency zones.
o  VRCS volunteers are providing health care, water, sanitation, and psychosocial support to the affected communities.
·      Healthcare and Public Health Update:
o  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on July 14th reported the following:
ü The health response has transitioned from rapid damage assessments to restoring the continuity of essential health services.
ü Functional constraints persist across the affected health network, particularly in La Guaira, where reduced hospital capacity continues to limit specialized care and increase pressure on referral pathways.
ü Damage has been identified in 38 health facilities across the three most affected states, while Mental Health and Psychosocial Support remains a priority need, particularly in La Guaira and temporary shelters.
ü Thirteen EMTs are operational in La Guaira, Caracas and Miranda and Aragua and are focused on increasing clinical capacity in affected areas.
ü PAHO has locally distributed an initial six tons of supplies, delivering Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kits to 4 high-complexity hospitals and medication and equipment modules to 5 community health areas and a specialized clinic.
o  VRCS reported on July 14th that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) field hospital is operational:
ü The triage station handles more than 120 cases a day with three doctors.
ü The hospital itself has already treated thousands of patients.
·      Housing and Infrastructure Update:
o  At least 856 building have been affected and 190 buildings have collapsed.
o  17,907 people have lost their homes.
o  The Venezuelan government have identified 40 sites in La Guaira State for the development of housing projects intended for affected populations.
o  A total of 107 transitional camps have been established with a capacity of 25,152 people and a current occupancy of 20,936 people.
o  An initial assessment conducted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction indicates that direct damage to housing and infrastructure amounts to approximately $37 billion:
ü Most of the damage, estimated at around $24 billion, is concentrated in housing, businesses, schools, hospitals, and public facilities.
·      The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance’s (OCHA) goal is to assist 1.3 million over the next six months which will require $298 million in funding.
·      The European Union (EU) on July 15th announced that it will be providing 10 million Euros in new humanitarian funding.
·      As of July 15th, the EU has delivered nearly 80 tons of supplies via two humanitarian air bridge flights.
·      An initial reconstruction fund has been established by the national government which is equivalent to $200 million.
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Sources:
·      Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #22 (15 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)
·      Venezuela: Earthquakes - LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #03 (Reporting period: 08 - 14 July 2026)
·      Venezuela Earthquakes June 2026: Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team Snapshot (As of 14 July, 10:00 GMT-4)
·      OCHA Venezuela Twitter PageÂ
·      WFP Venezuela Twitter PageÂ
·      PAHO Twitter Page
·      EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Twitter Page
·      IFRC Twitter Page
·      Venezuelan Red Criss Society Twitter PageÂ
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Resources
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Venezuela: Earthquakes - LTC Telecoms Dashboard (14 July 2026) (New)
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OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data, Damage Exposure Tool
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Copernicus EMS, Earthquake in Venezuela Website
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UN Crisis Relief, Venezuela Earthquake