Venezuela response expands as critical needs grow

Salvation Army Emergency Services are expanding their response in earthquake-ravaged Venezeula.

 BY IHQ COMMUNICATIONS

As the humanitarian impact of the earthquakes in Venezuela continues to deepen, The Salvation Army’s response continues across Caracas and La Guaira, where teams are carrying out assessments, coordinating with local partners and distributing essential relief supplies. This includes prepared meals, dry food rations, drinking water, hygiene items and other practical support for people affected by the disaster.

Support is also being provided to first responders, including refreshments, hygiene supplies and practical assistance as they continue their work in difficult conditions. Alongside this, Salvation Army teams and local church partners are offering prayer, spiritual care and emotional support to individuals and families facing trauma, loss and uncertainty.

Additional personnel support is now being arranged through The Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services team, working closely with regional leadership to strengthen the ongoing response.

According to current reports, at least 3535 people have lost their lives, more than 16,740 have been injured and tens of thousands remain unaccounted for.

More than 800 aftershocks have been recorded since the initial earthquakes, adding further strain for affected communities and those working to support them.

 Salvation Army personnel provide a caring and professional approach in responding to emergencies and those impacted.

Increased response

As the situation develops, the response is beginning to move beyond immediate relief alone. While urgent humanitarian needs remain significant, early recovery priorities are also becoming clearer as communities begin the long process of restoration.

Operations continue to be coordinated through Emmanuel Church, which is serving as a key hub for relief activity and distribution. The Salvation Army is also working to identify beneficiaries and map communities to help ensure that support reaches underserved areas.

Transport and logistics remain among the greatest challenges. Congestion, damaged infrastructure and limited vehicle capacity continue to affect movement, making additional transportation resources vital for assessments, distributions and engagement with affected communities.

Response teams work with first responders as further damage and needs assessments are made.

The Salvation Army remains deeply grateful for the prayers and support being offered for the people of Venezuela, for families still searching for loved ones, for children and vulnerable people affected by the disaster and for the small but dedicated response team working alongside friends from Emmanuel Church.

Please continue to offer prayers for the people of Venezuela, for families still searching for loved ones, for children and vulnerable people affected by the disaster and for the small but dedicated response team working alongside friends from Emmanuel Church.