Virginia organizations deploy teams to Venezuela for earthquake relief

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — After two large earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday, Virginia organizations are mobilizing to provide response and relief.

The two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, are among the strongest to strike the country in more than 100 years. At least 188 people have died, and more than 1,500 are hurt.

Operation Blessing, a Virginia Beach-based organization, is sending its global disaster response team to assist relief efforts in the earthquake zone…

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