U.S. mobilizes earthquake response in Venezuela with $150 million aid package

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The U.S. announced a $150 million emergency aid package for Venezuela, including $50 million in new bilateral awards and a $100 million UN fund contribution.
A State-led Task Force and regional Disaster Assistance Response Team with two urban search and rescue teams are deployed to coordinate relief and locate survivors.
U.S. military aircraft and logistics assets support the deployment of personnel, equipment, and life-saving supplies, in coordination with Southern Command and partner organizations.

Emergency deployment and funding plan

As reported by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. government is mounting a State-led response that includes financial assistance, a regional Disaster Assistance Response Team, and coordination with interim Venezuelan authorities to address urgent humanitarian needs.

The Department of State says President Trump authorized significant aid within hours of the earthquakes. The package includes $150 million for Venezuela, made up of $50 million in new bilateral awards to partners operating on the ground, including World Vision, Samaritan’s Purse, Catholic Relief Services, International Medical Corps, the International Organization for Migration and the World Food Programme, plus a $100 million contribution to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs pooled fund for Venezuela.

The agency is also activating a specialized Task Force in Washington to coordinate with public and private sector partners, assess conditions and support Americans who may be affected. The regional DART includes two urban search and rescue teams focused on locating survivors and directing operational support in disaster zones.

Logistics support and regional impact

The Department of State says it is working closely with the Department of War and U.S. Southern Command to move personnel, equipment and relief supplies into affected areas. Military fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft are being used to support mobility, damage assessment, medical access and delivery of life-saving assistance.

Two urban search and rescue teams from the fire departments of Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles County, California, are being deployed as the main international rescue assets in the operation. The teams include firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists, and the department says they are working with diplomats, local authorities and partner organizations on the ground.

The response also includes consular assistance for U.S. citizens and a dedicated information webpage on the Venezuela earthquakes. Washington says it remains committed to supporting Venezuela's recovery and is exploring additional ways to expand assistance as conditions develop.

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