Tras los devastadores terremotos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 en el centro-norte de Venezuela, los daños a las infraestructuras críticas han dejado a muchas comunidades sin acceso a agua potable segura.
El Equipo de Respuesta ante Desastres de la Planet Water Foundation se está movilizando y preparando para enviar sistemas de filtración de agua de emergencia de alta capacidad a Venezuela para proporcionar acceso a agua potable limpia y segura a las comunidades afectadas.
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Tras los devastadores terremotos que azotaron a Venezuela el 24 de junio de 2026, Planet Water Foundation inició una respuesta para abordar la urgente necesidad de agua potable en el lugar. Se enviaron por vía aérea a Venezuela sistemas de filtración de agua de emergencia de alta capacidad y el equipo de Respuesta ante Desastres de Planet Water se movilizó para brindar apoyo.
Upon arrival, the team assessed multiple potential deployment locations across La Guaira. Each site was evaluated for community need, water availability, accessibility, security, storage capacity, and long-term operating potential. Water sources were also tested for bacteria, turbidity, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and other contaminants.
Six locations in La Guaira were selected for the installation of four AquaBlock and two AquaTower systems: - San Francisco de Asís Church, Naiguatá . - Dispensario Carlos Soublett , Caraballeda - San José Obrero Church, Mamo - Iglesia Casa Global de Destinos, Catia La Mar - La Lucha Cultural Center, Catia La Mar - Urbanización Brisas del Mar, Maiquetía
All six systems were successfully installed and tested. Local volunteers, church staff, and healthcare personnel were trained to operate and maintain the equipment.
Hundreds of residents attended inauguration events carrying bottles and water containers, highlighting the urgent demand for safe drinking water. Follow-up visits confirmed that the systems were operating properly and had been well received by the communities. Several locations also reported reduced dependence on bottled water, allowing humanitarian resources to be directed toward other critical needs.
After completing final inspections and reinforcing caretaker training, the systems will continue supporting affected communities as they recover and rebuild.
Planet Water Foundation’s AquaBlock Emergency Water System provides clean, safe drinking water access when needed most in the wake of emergencies and natural disasters.
