Families from South Florida are back home after surviving a disaster in Colombia. They bring with them stories of the devastating event. A woman and her daughter, who visited family in Cali, were among those returning to Miami.

The earthquake caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected areas. Further details about the earthquake and its aftermath are available from reports out of Colombia, including accounts from those who experienced the disaster firsthand and information about the ongoing rescue efforts.