U.S. Southern Command Backs Venezuela Earthquake Relief, State Deploys Rescue Teams
The command established an operational planning team that includes experts from the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and initiated coordination with regional partners.
VENEZUELA — U.S. Southern Command, directed by the Department of War, stated on June 25 that it is working with the Department of State to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes.
3 High Magnitude Earthquakes Strike Venezuela and Northern Japan
AMERICAS AND ASIA-PACIFIC — Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 struck western Venezuela early on June 25, causing building collapses in Caracas and other areas and prompting authorities to announce a state of emergency.Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a fre…
The command established an operational planning team that includes experts from the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and initiated coordination with regional partners.