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On August 11, 2026, members of Patrulla Aérea Civil Colombiana prepare to transport humanitarian aid and medical crews to areas of Colombia cut off to road transportation.

Colombia Earthquake 2026

Colombia Earthquake 2026: Direct Relief Funds Emergency Flights Carrying Medical Aid, Blood Units

Following the strongest quake to impact Colombia in a decade, Direct Relief is supporting immediate health needs, including air transport of medical personnel, supplies, and blood units ...

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, leaving an undetermined number of people injured and buildings damaged in the western part of the country. Damage is seen here in Bogota, Colombia.

Colombia Earthquake 2026

Colombia Earthquake: Direct Relief Mobilizing Medical Aid for Immediate Health Needs

Update at 1:30 p.m. PST: Colombia has declared a national emergency following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake, according to the BBC. President Abelardo De La Espriella said at least 111 people ...

Destruction from the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, in August 2026. Multiple fires are burning across the state and Direct Relief is shipping medical support in response to requested needs.

Operational Update

Emergency Response: Washington Wildfires, Venezuela, and More

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 316 shipments of requested medical aid to 38 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 16.6 million ...