As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake

A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding. Bogota, Colombia – One week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked western Colombia, rescue efforts continue despite the razor-thin chances of survival. The disaster response, however, is entering a new phase as rescue teams wind down operations and aid organisations begin focusing on housing those made homeless by the earthquake and providing basic necessities. While official data reveals vast destruction of homes, schools, hospitals , and businesses, the full scale of the devastation continues to be assessed. Fifteen of Colombia’s 32 provinces were affected by the earthquake, which killed at least 289 people and injured 4,187.

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