Statement from the New York City Mayor's Office for International Aid and Immigrant Affairs on Venezuelan Earthquake

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2026

NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs Commissioner Ana María Archila and the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Faiza N. Ali released the following statement in light of the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela:  

We stand with Venezuelan New Yorkers who are navigating the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, causing tragic loss of life, injuries, displacement, and widespread destruction. 

New York City is home to a vibrant Venezuelan community. For many New Yorkers, this tragedy is not happening far away but unfolding here as people desperately try to reach parents, children, siblings, relatives, and friends, not knowing if their loved ones are safe.  

Our hearts are with every family mourning a loved one, searching for missing relatives, waiting for news, or beginning the difficult task of rebuilding. We are grateful to the first responders, medical personnel, humanitarian organizations, community leaders, and volunteers working under extraordinarily difficult conditions to rescue survivors, care for the injured, reunite families, and deliver life-saving assistance. 

As our offices continue to coordinate with partners and monitor the situation, we are committed to sharing reliable information and resources with New Yorkers. 

For those seeking assistance or information 

To conduct family tracing and emergency assistance: 

• Contact the Venezuelan Embassy at contacto@embaveus.net
• Begin a search through the American Red Cross by submitting an International Reconnecting Families Inquiry Form. If you have questions about the form or Restoring Family Links services, please call American Red Cross’ free national helpline at 844-782-9441.  
  • Para iniciar una busqueda, complete el formulario. Si tiene preguntas sobre el formulario o sobre los servicios de Restablecimiento de Contacto Familiar, por favor llame a la línea de ayuda nacional gratuita de la Cruz Roja Americana al 844-782-9441. 

To support relief efforts: 
 
Those wishing to help those affected by the earthquakes can donate through trusted humanitarian organizations, including: 

• UN OCHA
• Caritas