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In the wake of this evening’s devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the United States is providing support to those affected by these powerful natural disasters. United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman’s deputy, Vincent C. Landau, offered words of solidarity and assistance to the Venezuelan people in a statement.
“We stand with the people of Venezuela during this incredibly difficult moment,” Landau emphasized. According to various reports, the earthquakes triggered landslides and left multiple communities without power. The situation for those in affected areas continues to deteriorate, heightening concerns for search and rescue efforts.
The United States has been in direct communication with Venezuelan authorities, with U.S. officials coordinating with their Venezuelan counterparts to mobilize emergency assistance to those in need. Further details of the specific support the U.S. will offer remain unclear at this point, although officials have expressed a willingness to supply aid.
Venezuela’s earthquake disaster represents one of the country’s worst seismic events in recent history. With multiple regions severely affected, and extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, relief efforts are expected to be extensive and lengthy.
While exact casualty numbers have not yet been released, the international community is mobilizing to provide necessary support to Venezuelan authorities, who are already working on assessing the full scope of the disaster’s destruction and responding to the affected communities’ needs.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Vincent C. Landau’s statement expressed America’s commitment to standing with the people of Venezuela, stating “May God bless our Venezuelan friends at this difficult moment.”