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Rescue Response International Deploys Urban Search and Rescue Team to Venezuela Following Catastrophic Earthquakes
By Haiti Air Ambulance - Rescue Response International at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
. U.S.-Based Humanitarian Organization Among First International Responders on the Ground WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rescue Response International (RRI), the sister organization of Haiti Air Ambulance, a U.S.-based nonprofit humanitarian organization with over a decade of experience responding to disasters
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Why this matters
The deployment of Rescue Response International's Urban Search and Rescue team to Venezuela highlights the critical role that US-based humanitarian organizations play in responding to disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean. With over a decade of experience in the region, RRI's expertise in urban search and rescue, civil-military coordination, and humanitarian operations will be invaluable in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. The fact that RRI has established contact with key international stakeholders, including the United Nations and the US Department of State, demonstrates its ability to integrate into the broader response architecture. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, RRI's team will face significant challenges, including navigating a complex humanitarian landscape and addressing the needs of thousands of people affected by the disaster. The organization's partnership with AirLink and Burnaby USAR will be crucial in facilitating a rapid and effective response.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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