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South Florida rescue crews help save survivor of Venezuela quakes; volunteers continue sending support
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
As first responders from South Florida help crews rescue a man who was buried under rubble in the wake of the two earthquakes that rippled through Venezuela, several volunteers are hard at work to continue sending additional aid to those in need. South Florida’s own first responders have been on the
Key takeaway South Florida’s own first responders have been on the front lines of finding the nearly 50,000 people who remain missing in Venezuela, and they’re not the only ones sending support on Thursday.
Why this matters in The Miami
The earthquakes in Venezuela have hit close to home for many in Miami , given the city's strong ties to the Latin American community. As local volunteers and first responders work to send aid and support to those affected, it's a testament to the deep connections between Miami and Venezuela. The efforts of the Global Empowerment Mission in Doral and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Urban Search and Rescue team demonstrate the city's capacity for compassion and response in the face of disaster. With a significant Venezuelan population in Miami, the impact of this disaster is felt locally, and the outpouring of support reflects the city's diverse cultural landscape. As the search for survivors continues, Miami's role as a hub for international aid and support will be crucial in the days and weeks to come, leveraging its proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America to make a meaningful difference in the relief efforts.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? As first responders from South Florida help crews rescue a man who was buried under rubble in the wake of the two earthquakes that rippled through Venezuela, several volunteers are hard at work to continue sending additional aid to those in need. South Florida’s own first responders have been on the
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