As the death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela rises to at least 1,400 people, a Lenexa, Kansas, nonprofit is doing what it can to help. Two earthquakes, measured at 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit Venezuela within a minute of each other on Wednesday. Casualties, injuries and structural damage have been reported across Caracas and La Guairá. Heart to Heart International in Lenexa said it’s reaching out to see what is needed in the country. In a press release, an HHI spokesperson said the organization is in contact with the Pan American Health Organization and is reaching out to local partners in disaster zones. HHI said it is ready to ship specific health and medical items as it figures out what is needed.The public can find out how to help by going to Heart to Heart International’s website.
LENEXA, Kan. —
As the death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela rises to at least 1,400 people, a Lenexa, Kansas, nonprofit is doing what it can to help.
Two earthquakes, measured at 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit Venezuela within a minute of each other on Wednesday. Casualties, injuries and structural damage have been reported across Caracas and La Guairá.
Heart to Heart International in Lenexa said it’s reaching out to see what is needed in the country.
In a press release, an HHI spokesperson said the organization is in contact with the Pan American Health Organization and is reaching out to local partners in disaster zones. HHI said it is ready to ship specific health and medical items as it figures out what is needed.
The public can find out how to help by going to Heart to Heart International’s website.