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Global Rescue Teams Mobilize for Venezuela Disaster
29 Jun
Summary
- Over 2,200 personnel and 140 search dogs deployed.
- International USAR teams mobilized at Venezuela's request.
- UN OCHA supports arriving emergency response teams.
In response to a critical situation in Venezuela, a massive international rescue operation is underway. At the specific request of the Venezuelan government, over 2,200 personnel from 27 countries have been deployed, accompanied by 140 highly trained search dogs. These Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams are crucial for locating and extracting individuals who may be trapped within collapsed structures following the disaster.
Furthermore, these dedicated teams will provide essential initial medical support to those affected. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has taken swift action by activating its emergency response tools. OCHA is actively supporting the arriving international teams as they reach the country, coordinating efforts to maximize their effectiveness in this urgent humanitarian mission.
