Colombia shifts to recovery week after deadly earthquake
A week after a deadly earthquake, Colombia is moving from rescue operations to sheltering survivors, delivering aid and rebuilding damaged areas.
Seven days after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia, killing people and causing widespread destruction, authorities say the country is now moving past the emergency search-and-rescue phase and into recovery.
From rescue to rebuilding
In the immediate aftermath, rescue teams focused on searching collapsed buildings for survivors. With that phase largely complete, attention has turned to the needs of those left homeless — providing shelter, distributing aid, and beginning to plan reconstruction of damaged structures and infrastructure.
The quake left many residents without homes, prompting local and national authorities to prioritize basic necessities such as food, water and temporary housing for displaced families.
Officials indicate that rebuilding will be a lengthy process, given the scale of damage to buildings and infrastructure across affected areas. Authorities continue assessing the full extent of the destruction as they map out the next stages of recovery.
