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Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes as death toll rises to 1,450
By Regina Garcia Cano, Juan Pablo Arraez and Megan Janetsky | The Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 5 min read
Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.
The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing critici...
Key takeaway More than 2,600 rescue workers from around the world had arrived by Sunday, the government said, noting that crews were being supported in their efforts by nearly 140 specially trained dogs.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela serve as a stark reminder for Los Angeles residents to review their own emergency preparedness plans. As a community prone to seismic activity, it's crucial for Angelenos to know what to do in the event of an earthquake. The heroic efforts of rescue teams in Venezuela, including the use of specially trained dogs, demonstrate the importance of coordinated disaster response. Locally, Los Angeles County has its own search and rescue teams, including those trained to navigate rubble and debris. The city's residents can draw lessons from the Venezuelan disaster, including the need for individual preparedness, such as having a family emergency plan and a disaster supply kit. By learning from this tragedy, Los Angeles can improve its own disaster response and reduce the risk of harm to its residents in the event of a major earthquake.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.
The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing critici...
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