‘We are devastated': UF community, relief organizations support Venezuela after earthquake
· The Independent Florida Alligator
AI Briefing
- • Twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitudes, causing widespread destruction and concern.
- • Daniela Lambert, a 20-year-old Venezuelan-American, anxiously waits for news of her family's survival.
- • Relief efforts are underway, with the UF community and organizations providing support to those affected.
Context
Twin earthquakes with magnitudes 7.5 and 7.2 struck Venezuela on June 27. Daniela Lambert, a 20-year-old Venezuelan-American, spent the night waiting for news of her family's survival. She expressed her feelings saying "We are devastated".
The University of Florida community and relief organizations are supporting Venezuela after the earthquake. Daniela Lambert's experience is an example of the impact of the disaster on individuals with family ties to the affected area.
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