Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. The Report #31 provides an update on IOM’s response to the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. According to the latest official information, 107 transitory camps remain operational with a capacity for 25, 212 people, of whom 23, 901 remain accommodated. During the reporting period, IOM continued managing and co-managing four planned camps in La Guaira, strengthened inter-agency coordination and expanded support across shelter, WASH, health, protection and early recovery sectors. Highlights IOM expanded Health and MHPSS service coverage in planned camps and affected communities through mobile outreach, hospital-based care and deployed health teams in La Guaira and Miranda. More than 700 health and mental health consultations were delivered during the reporting period, strengthening access to primary healthcare, sexual and reproductive health services, chronic disease follow-up and specialized referrals. IOM strengthened camp management and early recovery efforts through population registry updates, demographic verification exercises and follow-up on housing solutions. Progress was also made in the housing repair pilot in César Nieves, where technical assessments were completed for the first 20 prioritized houses to support future recovery interventions. IOM reinforced its protection response through the deployment of specialized mobile teams in all planned camps. Through its partners, IOM reached 126 people with protection services, provided 84 legal counselling sessions, managed 32 new cases and facilitated 64 referrals to competent institutions, while strengthening access to documentation, child protection activities and prevention measures for women and girls. IOM Activities IOM continued managing the José María Vargas Sports Complex planned camp and co-managing César Nieves, Campo de Golf and Mare Abajo II together with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Activities included monitoring shelter conditions, updating population records, supporting relocation and housing solution processes, strengthening community information mechanisms and coordinating with national, state and local authorities. As part of its early recovery and relief response, IOM distributed 225 non-food item kits to 225 families in the communities of Boca de Yaracuy and El Cambur. Between 25 July and 30 September, IOM distributed 9, 679 collapsible jerry cans and 5, 846 hygiene items. Since the onset of the response, more than 11, 173 plastic tarpaulins, 6, 813 kitchen sets, 6, 146 toolkits and 4, 563 solar lamps have been distributed to affected households. In the WASH sector, IOM continued monitoring water supply, drainage systems and sanitation infrastructure in planned camps. During the reporting period, hygiene kit distributions were coordinated, water quality monitoring continued and 90, 000 litres of water were delivered to affected camps and communities. In Mare Abajo II, IOM monitored the functionality of 47 portable toilets, 44 handwashing stations and 13 laundry points. In health and mental health, IOM, Ven Da Tu Mano and humanitarian partners expanded service delivery through mobile medical teams in La Guaira and Miranda, interventions at the José María Vargas Sports Complex and services provided through the César Nieves Field Hospital. At the same time, IOM strengthened community-based protection activities, referral mechanisms, legal assistance, access to documentation, inter-agency coordination and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) actions, including staff training and partner capacity assessments. IOM Planned Response IOM will continue monitoring shelter conditions, population movements, relocation processes and housing solutions across planned camps. The Organization will also continue implementing the housing repair pilot in César Nieves, strengthen preparedness measures in transitory camps and complete ongoing population verification and registration activities. IOM will maintain Health and MHPSS services, expand the deployment of emergency medical teams according to identified needs, continue monitoring WASH services and chronic health conditions, reinforce protection and documentation support activities, and further strengthen coordination with authorities, humanitarian partners and sectoral coordination mechanisms to ensure continuity of assistance.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Earthquake Response | Situation Report #31 (24-30 September 2026)
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