Venezuela: Mexico-based Cemex has joined humanitarian relief efforts following the double earthquake that recently struck several cities along Venezuela’s Caribbean coast by forming an extraordinary partnership with the airline Viva Aerobus.
The two companies joined forces to send an aircraft to Caracas from Felipe Ángeles International Airport. The plane transported 140 rescue workers from 16 specialised organisations, such as the Rotary Brigade and an urban search and rescue team, as well as nine canine search and rescue teams, in addition to medical supplies, medications, essential items, and technical equipment for urban search and rescue operations.
Notable items included thermal imaging cameras, explosimeters and gas detectors, drones, radio and communication equipment, generators and hydraulic rescue equipment. The shipment also included floodlights, tents, extension cords, shovels and other supplies.
