00:00In Caracas, the Venezuelan government deployed firefighters, civil protection agencies and engineers to assess damaged homes and residential complexes following
00:09the double earthquake on June 24. More details with our colleague, Renardo Rutia.
00:16Emergency response personnel arrived at the buildings that sustained some cracks. At this residence in Plaza Venezuela, in the geographical
00:25center of Caracas, residents slept in tents as a precaution. Inspections began in the basement.
00:36The specialized team climbed the eight floors of this building alongside the residents, providing guidance to the public about the
00:44cracks.
00:47After the analysis, the conclusion is that the building is safe for occupancy.
00:52All we wanted was for them to inspect the building and tell us once and for all whether we could
00:57go back up and feel safe. That was all we wanted, really.
01:00In the historic downtown area of the capital stands the Curry Building, a residential complex where 60 families live. Caracas
01:08City Council members, together with state assigned engineers, are thoroughly inspecting the structure.
01:15No area was affected, none of the pipes we're inspecting were damaged, and as I said earlier, the recommendations are
01:21very minimal, but the building did not suffer any damage whatsoever.
01:26We're conducting inspections of many buildings in the capital city, and we've found some minor damage in this building over
01:32the years.
01:34We're performing a comprehensive assessment with my risk management colleague in the structural engineering department, and the building held up
01:41very well during the earthquake.
01:44We're grateful to the communities that opened their doors to us because, in this way, we can provide the peace
01:49of mind that people need.
01:51Ismari Rojas has lived in the residence for 40 years. She said she felt afraid during the 7.2 and
01:587.5 earthquakes.
02:02We were really nervous. Even I clung to the door frame of the room where I sleep, and waited for
02:14the ground to stabilize so I could get out.
02:17But that was truly a terrible, negative experience that all of us Venezuelans have gone through.
02:23She applauded the Venezuelan government's efforts to collect information on structural damage in Caracas.
02:34There are people here from the state government conducting inspections of all the buildings.
02:42Experts in the field are telling us that the buildings on either side also served as supports, and that support
02:47prevented the building from shifting as much as it might have otherwise.
02:53And that really helped our building a lot.
02:58I thank God because ever since that day I've been listening to Christian music.
03:02We must entrust ourselves to God because He is the only one who can do everything, and He is the
03:08one who has the final say.
03:10A total of 20 buildings have been inspected in the parishes of El Recreo and the cathedral alone.
03:17An example of teamwork between the authorities and the people.
03:21From the camera of Gustavo Flores, Leonardo Urieta, Telesur.
