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Aid agency monitoring disaster in Venezuela

Julia GregoryChannel Islands
News imageUKISAR There are huge broken concrete blocks with wire sticking out of them lying on piles of rubble, with smaller pieces of debris visible underneath. A block of flats in the background is still standing but appears to be leaning slightly. to the right of the picture a rescue worker wearing an orange high visibility top appears dwarfed by the broken buildings around them. UKISAR
Rescue workers search for survivors in the coastal town of Carabelleda La Guaira

Jersey's aid organisation said it is "closely monitoring" the humanitarian need following the earthquake in Venezuela to plan its response.

Jersey Overseas Aid, which is funded by the government, said it was in "regular contact" with partners including the United Nations, the Red Cross and Save the Children to "ensure that any support provided is timely, targeted and responds to the greatest humanitarian needs".

Two earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday 24 June, killing 1,450, with thousands more still missing.

JOA said its partners declared "urgent priorities" included emergency medical care, shelter, food, clean water and protection.

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