The recent twin earthquakes have left Venezuela with massive loss of life and property. NASA estimated that more than 58 thousand buildings were destroyed in that country. These calculations are based on satellite data collected on June 25.
NASA said that this satellite data will be used to assess the impact of destruction in the field and guide the relief team. However, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, revealed that 855 buildings were damaged and 189 of them were completely destroyed. It is feared that thousands of people are trapped under the rubble of this building. Even if they are pulled out, the hope that they will survive is fading.
On the other hand, the family members are waiting for the whereabouts of the missing person. The limited information coming from the government on relief measures is filling them with impatience. WhatsApp has become an essential network in this process. WhatsApp groups have been turned into a registry, sharing details of hospital admissions, missing persons and collapsed buildings. Experts say that these groups are making up for a huge information deficit from the government side.
