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Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 7 min read
With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and attention turned to the country's humanitarian crisis that could persist for years.Relief organizations say the first 72 ho...
Key takeaway 6 magnitude aftershock rumbled through the disaster zone in the northern state of La Guaira.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela serve as a stark reminder to Alamo Heights residents of the importance of disaster preparedness and response. As the people of Venezuela struggle to cope with the aftermath of the disaster, it's crucial for our community to reflect on its own emergency response plans. The fact that relief organizations emphasize the first 72 hours as the most critical time period for rescues highlights the need for swift and effective action in the face of a natural disaster. In Alamo Heights, this means ensuring that our emergency services are well-equipped and trained to respond to disasters, and that residents are aware of the resources available to them. Furthermore, the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Venezuela underscores the importance of community resilience and support in the aftermath of a disaster, a lesson that can be applied to our own community's disaster response efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and attention turned to the country's humanitarian crisis that could persist for years.Relief organizations say the first 72 ho...
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