Venezuelans Sleep Outdoors for 2nd Night After Quakes Leave 3,000 Families Homeless
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Venezuelans Sleep Outdoors for 2nd Night After Quakes Leave 3,000 Families Homeless
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Summary
Nearly 3,000 families spent a second night outside in Caracas and other areas after back-to-back earthquakes on Wednesday left homes unsafe and shelters scarce.
At least 250 buildings were toppled, and emergency workers told many residents not to return until inspections were completed because aftershocks were still rattling the area.
Families set up tents in plazas and along highways, spread mattresses on sidewalks and grass, or slept in cars and parking lots to avoid damaged apartment blocks.
The scene underscored a widening housing emergency as fear of further tremors kept displaced residents outdoors even after the initial quakes passed.