Venezuela: Earthquakes - LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #02 (Reporting period: 01–07 July 2026)

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. This Situation Report provides an overview of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026 (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5), and their impact on telecommunications. It outlines the activities of the WFP-led Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC)1 Telecoms Area in supporting emergency communications for the humanitarian response. The Cluster is currently not formally activated for this emergency. Summary Points On 05 July, an LTC Telecoms Coordinator arrived in Caracas to strengthen in-country coordination, support rapid connectivity assessments, and help identify priority communications needs for the humanitarian response. Since 03 July, LTC Telecoms has been conducting a rapid connectivity assessment survey across affected areas to map available communications services, identify coverage gaps, and prioritize shared connectivity solutions for humanitarian partners. Organizations operating in affected areas are encouraged to complete the survey to help identify priority connectivity needs and gaps. On 06 July, LTC Telecoms assessed three displacement shelters in La Guaira and identified unreliable power supply and internet connectivity gaps as the main operational constraints. Connectivity support, including Starlink terminals and solar power systems, is being deployed to strengthen communications for responders.
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