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NewsWPLG Local 10June 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Doral opens donation drop-off sites for earthquake relief in Venezuela

The City of Doral has partnered with the Global Empowerment Mission to collect emergency supplies for victims of recent earthquakes in northern Venezuela. Residents are encouraged to donate specific items like first aid kits, emergency gear, and baby supplies at four designated locations.

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Why It Matters

The City of Doral is coordinating a local logistics effort to collect and ship physical donations to Venezuela following two major earthquakes, impacting residents who wish to contribute supplies.

Key Facts

  • Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday.
  • The City of Doral has established four drop-off locations for physical donations.
  • The city is partnering with the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to manage the relief effort.
  • Requested items include first aid kits, flashlights, heavy-duty batteries, solar phone chargers, work gloves, and diapers.
  • GEM is a nonprofit organization originally founded in response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
  • Financial donations are being accepted through the Global Empowerment Mission website.

Who's Mentioned

organizationGlobal Empowerment Mission“Nonprofit organization managing the collection and delivery of donations.”locationVenezuela“Country affected by 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes.”locationDoral“City hosting the donation drop-off locations.”personChristi Fraga“Mayor of Doral who announced the donation partnership.”