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Venezuela Earthquakes: Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team Snapshot (As of 27 June)
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
. At the request of the Government of Venezuela, USAR teams from 27 countries, with more than 2,200 personnel and 140 search dogs, have been mobilized to locate and extract people trapped by collapsed structures and provide initial medical support. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of H
Key takeaway The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has activated its emergency response tools and is supporting the teams as they arrive in the country.
Why this matters
The deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams from 27 countries to Venezuela highlights the complexity and scale of the disaster response efforts. With over 2,200 personnel and 140 search dogs, the international community is bringing significant resources to bear on the crisis. The involvement of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in supporting the teams and activating its emergency response tools suggests a high level of coordination and cooperation among governments and humanitarian organizations. As the situation unfolds, the ability of these teams to locate and extract people trapped by collapsed structures, as well as provide initial medical support, will be critical in saving lives and alleviating suffering. The success of these efforts will depend on the effectiveness of the coordination and logistics, as well as the capacity of the teams to navigate the challenging environment in Venezuela.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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