Emergency
Country Working Group
Venezuela Earthquake June 2026
Status: Active
Level: Country
Start date:
End date: ONGOING
Involved countries:
Description:
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck north‑central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, causing widespread destruction, particularly in and around Caracas. The Government of Venezuela has declared a state of emergency. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, while aftershocks and disrupted services continue to challenge the response and assessment of humanitarian needs.
The WFP-led Logistics Working Group is supporting coordination effors, facilitating access to critical logistics information and facilitating access to common logistics services at no cost to the user to enable the logistics response in La Guaria and other affected states.
Concept of Operations
Coordination
Coordination based in Caracas. Coordination meetings regularly held online
Information Management
Information Management based in Caracas.
Storage
Short term storage in La Guaira, including temperature-controlled storage
Overland Transport
Transportation of humanitarian cargo from the main logistics entry points (Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and the Port of La Guaira (VELAG) ) to LWG warehouses in La Guaira.
Transportation of humanitarian cargo from neighbouring states, including Miranda, Capital District and Aragua, to LWG warehouses in La Guaira.
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Logistics Services
Other Links
Access other relevant information sources
Overland movements Form
For cargo movements via road to La Guaira
Air movements form
For international cargo movements by air
Government site for donations
Access this website to submit your request for a landing permit.