Earthquakes In One Place After Another...

[-Chris-]

The videos and images on social media of Venezuela are horrific. Prayers for our brothers and sisters there, they've already endured so much.

[Sofia]

From a local friend:

 

These are the data that can be collected so far:

Victim figures: there are no official lists.

Most affected areas in order of damage:

1. Caracas, "

Most affected municipalities: Chacao (Altamira and Los Palos Grandes), Sucre and eastern areas

2. La Guaira State (Maiquetía, Catia La Mar and La Guaira)

Catia La Mar: several buildings collapsed on mountain slopes

Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía): partial collapse of the terminal roof

La Guaira: collapse of numerous buildings, including the Eduard's Hotel completely destroyed and several buildings severely affected

3. Yaracuy State (San Felipe, Yumare and surroundings)

Damage to homes and severe damage for being closer to the epicenter. The area is isolated and with less media coverage.

4. Carabobo State (Puerto Cabello, Valencia, Morón/Montalbán and northern zone)

Damage to infrastructure, buildings and reports of affected constructions in Valencia and coastal areas

5. Falcon State

Damage to homes and structures.

For those who try to communicate:

In Caracas, in the neighborhoods of Altamira, Los Palos Grandes and Chacao, users report sporadic mobile signal, WhatsApp and Instagram. Sectors such as Caricuao, Las Acacias, El Paraíso, La Vega and Montalbán are without electricity.

In La Guaira, Maiquetía and Catia La Mar there are problems with electricity and, consequently, for communications.

In Carabobo, infrastructure damage causes communication and Internet signal cuts in Puerto Cabello, Morón, northern Valencia.

The same happens in San Felipe and surroundings in Yaracuy and Miranda, in the areas of Guatire and Los Teques.

There are no general power cuts, but there are complete zones without supply and, therefore, without Internet access or telephone lines.

The list is of own elaboration from the open info, in this case they are not official data.

Other data:

-In all scenarios, there is a lack of sufficient rescue and medical equipment.

-They are improvising care areas for the evacuated, but in most of the country the assistance is chaotic.

-The government declared the National State of Emergency and the suspension of non-essential educational, labor and commercial activities throughout the country. In addition, the cutting of gas service in several affected regions was ordered. The temporary suspension of the Caracas Metro and the national rail system is in force.

-There is an alert for possible replicas.

-It is recommended to evacuate buildings with structural damage and prevent entry until you make sure they are safe.

That's all I could summarize from the reports. The information is preliminary.