Active Mission
Updated: 14 JUL 2026 · 17:54 MDT
CRITICAL SITUATION
Four USAR teams active on the ground · USS Fort Lauderdale & USS Billings on station off Venezuelan coast · USGS PAGER warns potential 10,000–100,000 fatalities · 72-hr survival window closed · Pentagon expanding · $386M+ aid + 9-figure 2nd package imminent · 4.8M aftershock 3:20pm (no damage) · Operations now shifting to recovery phase
Live Operations Underway
Situational Overview AS OF 14 JUL 2026
Confirmed Deaths
4,734+
Jorge Rodríguez, National Assembly — Jun 28
↑ From 1,430 Sat · From 164 initial (Jun 24)
Actual Death Toll Estimates
5K–15K+
Non-government projections · NYT/morgue specialists: ~4,000 · not confirmed
— See methodology note below
Injured
16,740+
Official — Jorge Rodríguez, Jun 29
↑ Updated from 3,238
Reported Missing
~30,000
Citizen trackers · peaked ~68,900 (Jun 28)
— Gov't has not updated from 157 (Jun 25)
Still Trapped
172
Confirmed under rubble
Confirmed Rescued
6,462+
↑ Confirmed alive from rubble
La Guaira · ongoing operations
U.S. Aid Committed
$386M+
State Dept., Jun 25
— Bilateral + UN pooled fund
DART Personnel
250+
3 USAR teams + specialists
— Fairfax, LA, Miami-Dade
Structures Hit
1,400+
Including 13 hospitals
↑ Assessment ongoing
Int'l Rescue Teams
30+
2,200+ responders from 36+ nations
↑ UN News confirmed, Jun 27
Bldgs. Collapsed
190
La Guaira ~158 · Caracas ~17 · Other ~15
↑ Official — JR Jul 3 · 856 total damaged
Independent Death Estimate — Methodology Note Non-Official
USGS PAGER Model
44% probability of 10,000–100,000 fatalities; 23% probability exceeding 100,000. Based on ShakeMap intensity, population exposure, and building stock vulnerability models. (USGS / Newsweek, Jun 24–28)
Venezuelan University Researchers
Estimated ~15,000 deaths based on building collapse models and population density analysis in La Guaira and Caracas. Not yet peer-reviewed. (CNN Español, Jun 28)
⚠ Important Caveat
The official Venezuelan government figure of 4,734+ (Jorge Rodríguez, Jun 28) reflects confirmed hospital-recorded deaths only. The independent range of 5,000–15,000+ reflects modelled projections. Neither figure is final. This dashboard does not endorse any non-official estimate.
U.S. DART / USAR Deployment STATUS BOARD
USAR Teams — Asset Roster 3 Teams Active
Team / Unit Personnel Canines Equipment Status
Fairfax County USA-1
Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue, Virginia
 79 6 ~200,000 lbs total Active
Los Angeles County USA-2
LA County Fire Dept., California
 74–84 6 84,000 lbs Active
Miami-Dade FLTF-1
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida
 80 6 Included Mission Complete
Each team comprises: firefighters trained in structural-collapse rescue · physicians & paramedics · structural engineers · canine search specialists · prior international deployment (Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Oct 2025)
Additional U.S. Assets SOUTHCOM
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USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28)
Amphibious transport ship — logistics & personnel
Active
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USS Billings (LCS-15)
Littoral combat ship — arrived near Venezuelan waters Fri · on station
Active
✈️
C-17 Globemaster III
Heavy airlift for USAR teams & equipment
Active
✈️
C-130 Transport Planes
Tactical airlift, reconnaissance support
Active
🚁
Rotary-Wing Aircraft
Helicopter support + aerial imagery
Active
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Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard
USMC · Arrived Caracas Jun 25 to oversee DoD support
Active
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Airport Assessment Team
Aerodrome mgmt specialists — certifying runways for heavy cargo
Active
Mission Timeline Day-by-Day
  • !
    14 JUL 2026 · 17:54 MDT
    M7.2 foreshock strikes near San Felipe, Yaracuy
    ~284 km west of Caracas. Followed 39 seconds later by M7.5 mainshock. USGS issues dual RED PAGER alerts. Simón Bolívar International Airport closed due to damage.
  • !
    24 JUN · EVENING
    Venezuela declares national state of emergency
    Acting Pres. Delcy Rodríguez designates La Guaira a disaster zone. Initial toll: 32 dead, 700+ injured. 30+ aftershocks recorded, largest M4.7.
  • US
    24 JUN · NIGHT
    U.S. activates emergency response; DART task force stood up
    State Dept. Dep. Sec. Christopher Landau contacts Venezuelan officials. Trump authorizes immediate federal response. State Dept. creates Venezuela Earthquakes Response Task Force.
  • US
    25 JUN 2026
    $386M+ aid package announced; USAR teams activated
    Sec. Rubio pledges "big, fast, effective" support. Fairfax (USA-1) and LA County (USA-2) USAR teams activated. SOUTHCOM deploys USS Fort Lauderdale, USS Billings. Rubio–Rodríguez phone call confirmed.
  • US
    25–26 JUN
    Fairfax & LA teams depart on USAF C-17s; Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrives
    Fairfax (79 personnel, 6 dogs) departs early Jun 26. LA County (74–84 personnel, 84,000 lbs equipment, 6 dogs) departs Jun 25 evening. USMC Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrives Caracas Jun 25 to command DoD support.
  • ✓
    26 JUN · LATE
    Miami-Dade FLTF-1 arrives; Trump–Rodríguez phone call
    Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (80 personnel, 6 dogs) arrives late Jun 26 — all 3 USAR teams now in-country. Rodríguez speaks with Trump and Rubio; expresses gratitude for "unprecedented" U.S. response. Death toll confirmed at 4,734+.
  • !
    27 JUN 2026 · MORNING
    72-hour rescue window closes — operations shifting to recovery
    Al Jazeera reporter on ground: rescue efforts turning to recovery of bodies as critical survival window expires. Entire family (multiple members) pulled alive from La Guaira collapsed apartment after 26 hrs trapped in air pocket — confirmed by Reuters footage. USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings arrived near Venezuelan waters Friday, mobilizing USAR teams from ships.
  • →
    27 JUN 2026 · ONGOING
    Active search operations; airport runway certification underway
    ~11,500 Venezuelan military + 100+ machinery pieces deployed to La Guaira. U.S. airport assessment team certifying runways for heavy cargo aircraft. M4.9 aftershock strikes Jun 27. 172 still confirmed trapped. 6,462+ rescued as of last update.
  • US
    29 JUN 2026 · MONDAY
    $386M+ aid confirmed; 4.6 aftershock rattles Caracas
    State Dept. senior official confirms total U.S. assistance exceeds $386M+ — largest U.S. disaster response in this century by personnel, money, and speed (Jeremy Lewin, State Dept.). Jorge Rodríguez announces M4.6 aftershock (10 km depth, north of Caracas) — no additional structural damage reported. Rodríguez announces damage inspection committee. Electricity restored to 90% of La Guaira. 855 structures confirmed damaged or collapsed. NASA satellite radar assessment: 58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed. UN procuring 10,000 body bags (UN HC Gianluca Rampolla). 3 Americans confirmed dead, ~12 unaccounted for.
  • US
    30 JUN 2026 · TUESDAY
    4,734+ deaths confirmed; 900+ U.S. military inside Venezuela
    Jorge Rodríguez Tuesday press conference: death toll 4,734+, injured 16,740+. Reuters EXCLUSIVE: Gen. Francis Donovan (SOUTHCOM) confirms 900+ U.S. military inside Venezuela + ~800 in Caribbean hubs (Puerto Rico, Curaçao); 4–5 MQ-9 Reaper drones deployed. USS Fort Lauderdale docked at La Guaira. Delcy Rodríguez promises new housing for disaster victims before year-end. State Dept. confirms 3 U.S. citizens killed. Netherlands USAR team announces conclusion of mission — returns to Curaçao for medical evaluations before flying home Sunday. La Guaira port reopened for relief shipments.
  • →
    1 JUL 2026 · WEDNESDAY
    One-week mark; operations shift toward humanitarian phase
    Operations enter recovery and humanitarian phase. 4,734+ remains last confirmed official death toll (Jorge Rodríguez, Jun 30 press conference). India Army field hospital fully operational in La Guaira. Dutch USAR departs for Eindhoven Sunday after mission conclusion. Search teams still active — Jordan team located 3-year-old child alive on Jun 30. Over 3,319 foreign rescuers from 39+ nations on ground. SOUTHCOM: U.S. forces have no enduring mission planned — "We leave when we're done" (Gen. Donovan, Reuters Jul 1). UN: humanitarian crisis deepening; 6.76M affected; two-year recovery expected.
$386M+ Aid Allocation Committed
UN Venezuela Trust Fund (OCHA) $100M
Bilateral — Faith-based & NGOs $50M
Bilateral partners: Samaritan's Purse · Catholic Relief Services · World Food Programme · International Medical Corps · World Vision · IOM · OCHA
USGS PAGER Risk Assessment RED ALERT
⚠️
1K–10K deaths
28%
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10K–100K deaths
44%
‼️
>100K deaths
23%
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Econ. damage est.
$6.7B–$100B
IOM estimates 6.76M people potentially affected, including ~2M in Caracas. 11,200+ missing in La Guaira alone per independent tracking.
Casualty Progression JUN 24–27
Confirmed Deaths Over Time Rising
Official Statements U.S. + VENEZUELA
U.S. Government Trump Admin.
Dep. Sec. Christopher Landau State Department Jun 24
"We're in contact with the authorities and organizing assistance." Described earthquakes as "devastating." First U.S. official contact confirming coordination with Venezuelan authorities.
Pres. Donald Trump Commander-in-Chief Jun 25
"We're going to help them out." Declared U.S. commitment to assist Venezuela, authorized immediate federal response including emergency funds and USAR/DART deployment.
Sec. Marco Rubio Secretary of State Jun 25
"Big, fast, and effective." … "We're already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles. Their most immediate need right now is search and rescue — they have much of collapsed buildings."
SOUTHCOM Statement U.S. Southern Command Jun 25
"Our joint forces are moving quickly to bring the unmatched airlift, logistics, and life-saving capabilities of the U.S. military to help save lives and support the government of Venezuela during this crisis."
Dep. Spokesperson Mignon Houston State Department Jun 26
"Their mission is to save lives. They're there to find individuals who are buried in the rubble, work with families searching for missing loved ones and coordinate closely with local authorities." Duration of U.S. presence not yet determined.
Pres. Donald Trump Commander-in-Chief Jun 27
"They experienced a massive earthquake, causing numerous fatalities right in Caracas, and we have many personnel deployed there to assist." Confirmed whole-of-government response; noted strong US–Venezuela relationship following Maduro's capture.
Sec. Marco Rubio Secretary of State Jun 27
"Large, rapid, and effective" whole-of-government response. DART comprises 250+ personnel. "The Department of War is going to play a big logistical role here, because they have the ability to land in challenging places."
Spokesperson Tommy Pigott State Department Jun 27
"By bringing international disaster response programs under the State Department, the U.S. government is able to respond more rapidly and more effectively to disasters. After the earthquakes in Venezuela, the U.S. immediately mobilized, activating urban search and rescue teams and the delivery of humanitarian and medical supplies."
Senior U.S. Administration Official White House Jun 27
Nine-figure second aid package "in the next day or so" beyond $386M+ already committed. Miami-Dade USAR federalized — first time in 10+ years State Dept deployed beyond USA-1/USA-2. US teams repaired runway at Simón Bolívar airport.
SOUTHCOM Statement U.S. Southern Command Jun 27
Surging DoD capabilities: CRE deployed for airport operations · C-17 transporting Miami-Dade USAR · MV-22 Ospreys airlifting personnel · UH-1Y Venom from USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) · CH-47 Chinooks pre-staged Curaçao · satellite imagery provided to planners.
State Dept — Jeremy Lewin State Department Official Jun 27
"It's a race against the clock. People are trapped under rubble, and the priority is to get the search and rescue teams and the medical professionals and others to them as quickly as possible to save lives." Two 80-person USAR teams at work; US Navy transport ship docked offshore.
State Dept — Confirmed U.S. Department of State Jun 28
American USAR team pulled an infant alive from the rubble in Venezuela — confirmed by the U.S. Department of State Saturday. Part of the broader 250+ personnel DART operation.
Senior State Dept. Official (Jeremy Lewin) State Department / Foreign Aid Bureau Jun 29
"This is, by really any estimate, at this point the largest response to any natural disaster the United States has mounted in this century in terms of personnel on the ground, money out the door, and speed." Total U.S. assistance confirmed at $386M+. Two dozen C-17 military transport planes arriving daily with supplies.
State Department U.S. Department of State Jun 29
Additional $50M committed to partner organization operations, bringing total bilateral + UN fund support to $200M. Total U.S. assistance now exceeds $300M. 3 U.S. citizens confirmed dead; ~12 Americans unaccounted for among ~5,000 U.S. citizens in affected region. 300+ search-and-rescue first responders on the ground from four USAR teams.
Gen. Francis Donovan — SOUTHCOM U.S. Southern Command Commander Jun 30
"There's no talk about staying. This is what we do in relief operations. We leave when we're done." Confirmed 900+ U.S. military personnel inside Venezuela + ~800 in Caribbean hubs (Puerto Rico, Curaçao) = ~1,700 total DoD footprint. 4–5 MQ-9 Reaper drones deployed over Venezuela. USS Fort Lauderdale docked at La Guaira. Marines first on scene, helped clear rubble. Mission duration deferred to State Dept. (Reuters, Jul 1)
Trump Administration Statement White House Jun 30
Trump administration characterizes Venezuela earthquake response as largest U.S. disaster relief effort in recent years, despite major cuts to U.S. foreign assistance. Confirms $386M+ committed, with further pledges anticipated. Daily C-17 flights ongoing; La Guaira port reopened for sea-borne relief.
Gen. Donovan / SOUTHCOM U.S. Southern Command Jul 1
"We leave when we're done." ~900 U.S. military personnel active at Port of La Guaira. No enduring mission planned — humanitarian throughput focus. (Reuters)
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires State Department Jul 7
"U.S. aid to Venezuela exceeds $386 million." SOUTHCOM commander visited Venezuela to oversee humanitarian operations. U.S. forces continue at Port of La Guaira. (Reuters)
Venezuelan Government Interim Gov.
Interior Min. Diosdado Cabello Interior Minister Jun 24
"We are dealing with collapsed buildings, homes, and residences, and we are managing the situation with all available resources for security and civil aid."
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 25
"Numerous structures have collapsed, and we are currently engaged in very intensive rescue operations to save as many lives as possible." Working with UN to bring international rescue teams. Engaged IMF for initial $200M reconstruction.
Health Min. Carlos Alvarado Health Minister Jun 26
Clarified numbers reflect casualties recorded at hospitals. 1,400+ structures damaged including 13 hospitals. 214 aftershocks recorded.
NA Pres. Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jun 26
~11,500 military personnel and 100+ pieces of machinery deployed to La Guaira for peacekeeping and recovery efforts. "The most catastrophic event this republic has encountered in the last 123 years."
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 27
Spoke directly with President Trump and Sec. Rubio "as Washington stepped up assistance." Expressed gratitude for "unprecedented" U.S. response. Pledged to save "as many people as possible" and called for national unity.
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 27
Announced $200M Venezuela Reconstruction Fund for rebuilding hospitals and homes. 4,388+ international rescuers + 96 specialist dogs from 24 countries confirmed on ground. 521 tonnes of humanitarian aid received. La Guaira electricity service 60% restored.
NA Pres. Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jun 27
Death toll confirmed at 1,430. 3,238 injured. 430+ aftershocks recorded since Jun 24. 30,000+ personnel deployed to affected zones.
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 28
Confirmed 33 survivors rescued overnight Saturday — "brings us joy that they can reunite with their families." Visited international rescue brigades to express gratitude. 14,000+ military and police patrolling La Guaira; access blocked, special permits required.
NA Pres. Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jun 28
189 buildings totally collapsed across Venezuela — Sunday press conference damage assessment. 12,721 families displaced (up from 3,142 Saturday). Operations shifting from search-and-rescue to recovery phase.
NA Pres. Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jun 28
Death toll rises to 4,734+— "La cifra de fallecidos llega a 4,734+ personas." Up from 1,430 reported Saturday. Injured figure updated to 3,150.
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 28
Established presidential commission to assess habitability of damaged housing — headed by engineer Francisco Garcés with participation of engineering organisations and universities. School closures extended for one additional week. Task force launched for temporary emergency camps and reconstruction planning. (Saudi Gazette / Notimerica/EFE, Jun 28)
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 28
Infrastructure recovery progress in La Guaira: electricity 75% restored, water supply 68% restored, road access 90% operational. Announced comprehensive reconstruction task force to coordinate long-term rebuilding of homes, hospitals, and key infrastructure across Vargas state. (EFE / Notimerica, Jun 28)
NA Pres. Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jun 29
Death toll 1,450 (Sun./Mon. reporting). Announces creation of national damage inspection committee — public bodies, engineering specialists, and universities to evaluate which damaged buildings can be reoccupied. Electricity restored to 90% of La Guaira state. 855 structures confirmed damaged or collapsed; 15,866 people directly affected (official figure). M4.6 aftershock (north of Caracas, 10 km depth) — no additional damage. (LA Times / Guardian / CNN, Jun 29)
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 29
States that 30 countries are participating in the rescue operation with 4,388+ rescuers, 1,086 tonnes of supplies, 27 vehicles, and 118 specialist dogs. Visits Estadio Jorge Luis García Carneiro to inspect international rescue teams. Creates inspection commission for damaged housing structures — committee to determine habitability for each building. (Univision, Jun 29)
NA Pres. Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jun 30
Tuesday press conference: deaths confirmed at 4,734+, injured at 16,740+. Death toll increase of ~193 from Monday figure. Confirmed all four U.S. USAR teams (Fairfax, LA County, Miami-Dade, Miami City) actively operating. La Guaira port fully reopened. (VTV / EFE / Caracol, Jun 30)
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jun 30
"New homes will be delivered before the end of the year for all families displaced by the earthquake." Announced accelerated housing construction program for La Guaira victims. Confirmed 33 survivors rescued from rubble in the past 24 hours. (Infobae / EFE, Jun 30)
Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jul 2
Confirmed U.S. operational control of Maiquetía ATC to prioritize humanitarian supply flights. Balance: 2,954 deaths, 16,740 injured, 6,462 rescued, 35+ nations active.
Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jul 4
Balance: 3,342 deaths, 16,740 injured, 6,462 rescued, 86,794 families assisted, 17,854 homeless. 80 transitional camps operational. "Every Venezuelan family will have housing before year-end."
Delcy Rodríguez Acting President Jul 5
Press conference with international correspondents. UN damage estimate: $37B. Launched "Gran Misión Venezuela Renace" reconstruction program. WHO disease outbreak warning acknowledged. Defended military deployment to quake zones.
Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jul 6
Balance: 3,535 deaths (+193), 16,740 injured, 6,462 rescued, 17,854 homeless. All 4 U.S. USAR teams (Fairfax VA, Miami-Dade, Miami City, LA County) mission complete and returned. 39+ nations.
Jorge Rodríguez National Assembly President Jul 7
Balance: 4,734+ deaths (+150), 16,740 injured, 6,462 rescued, 17,907 homeless. Reconstruction coordination assigned to Jacqueline Faría. Portugal: 100 nationals killed, 59 missing. Delcy requested seismic expertise from Japan, Peru, Chile. (CNN Español / Infobae)
Medical Resources & Humanitarian Partners FIELD STATUS
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USAR Embedded Physicians & Paramedics
Each of the 3 USAR teams includes on-site emergency physicians and paramedics providing immediate trauma care in the field. Capacity for mass casualty triage.
Active
🏕️
India Field Hospital Unit
2 Indian military transport aircraft en route with field hospital, 39+ tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and equipment.
En Route
🏥
Brazil Field Hospital
Brazil announced deployment of a field hospital to support medical needs. Cuban health workers already mobilised on the ground.
Deploying
🍽️
World Central Kitchen
Chef José Andrés' team began distributing meals in Caracas from Jun 25. Emergency food distribution operational.
Active
🧠
USAR Structural Engineers
Engineers embedded in all three U.S. USAR teams assessing building integrity, collapse risk, and safe extraction corridors across 1,400+ damaged structures.
Active
⚠️ Infrastructure constraint: Simón Bolívar International Airport sustained significant damage. U.S. airport assessment team is certifying runways before heavy cargo aircraft can land. This has been the primary logistical bottleneck for large-scale medical supply delivery.
UN World Food Programme
Bilateral allocation from $50M U.S. package. Emergency food distribution.
Active
Samaritan's Purse
Faith-based partner. Bilateral allocation. Emergency relief operations.
Active
Catholic Relief Services
Faith-based partner. Bilateral allocation. Community relief.
Active
International Medical Corps
Medical support. Bilateral allocation from new $50M package.
Active
World Vision
Bilateral allocation. Child and family relief.
Active
IOM (UN Migration)
Emergency shelter materials. Estimates 6.76M affected. Distribution underway.
Active
OCHA Venezuela Trust Fund
$100M UN pooled fund from U.S. Coordinating international humanitarian response.
Active
World Central Kitchen
Meal distribution in Caracas from Jun 25. Chef José Andrés team on ground.
Active
2,200+ emergency responders from 36+ nations · 44 USAR teams coordinated through UN OCHA as of Jun 27.
CountryContributionStatus
El Salvador300 rescuers & paramedics + 50 tonnes equipmentActive
SpainUSAR team with ground-penetrating radar + dogsActive
GermanySearch-and-rescue teamActive
France85 rescue workers (Macron, Jun 25)Active
ChileSpecialized rescue teams + humanitarian aidActive
SwitzerlandUSAR teamActive
Colombia60+ rescuers + 12 tonnes humanitarian aidActive
EcuadorHumanitarian assistance, Pres. Noboa announcedDeploying
IndiaField hospital + 39+ tonnes medical suppliesEn Route
BrazilField hospital + personnelDeploying
Dominican Rep.Rescue teamsActive
Vatican€100,000 papal charity fund (Pope Leo)Active
CubaHealth workers already on ground mobilisedActive
IMF$200M initial reconstruction facility (Rodríguez engaged)Pending
Key Monitoring Flags Watch
Airport Bottleneck
Simón Bolívar International Airport severely damaged. U.S. aerodrome team certifying runways. Critical pathway for heavy cargo aircraft carrying supplies.
Missing Persons Gap
~30,000 currently missing per citizen trackers (peaked ~68,900 Jun 28). Government disputes independent tracker figures. USGS PAGER warns 44% probability of 10K–100K eventual deaths. Survivors may still be under rubble.
Sanctions Context
Human rights groups renewing calls to lift U.S. sanctions on Venezuela. Semafor: response tests Trump admin post-USAID dismantlement. Duration of U.S. mission TBD per State Dept.
Access Restrictions
Authorities restricting access to worst-hit areas. Civilians report lack of government rescue teams in some zones. Aftershocks (214+) continue to complicate operations and threaten personnel.