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Situation Report No. 24 provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 18 to 20 August 2026
Highlights
- During the reporting period, IOM distributed 348 collapsible jerrycans, 340 plastic tarpaulins, 271 tool kits, 338 hygiene items and 66 kitchen sets. To date, the Organization has delivered 9,260 plastic tarpaulins, 6,116 collapsible jerrycans, 5,887 kitchen sets, 4,788 shelter tool kits and 3,612 personal hygiene items.
- IOM provided 201 health consultations in César Nieves and 139 consultations in José María Vargas Sports Complex, ensuring continued care for chronic diseases, respiratory infections and other priority health conditions.
- In Campo de Golf, IOM coordinated the distribution of 115 cleaning kits covering all shelters and supported the installation of solar lamps to improve safety and living conditions.
IOM Activities
IOM continued managing and coordinating the temporary accommodation sites of José María Vargas Sports Complex, César Nieves, Mare Abajo II and Campo de Golf, which hosted 1,629 accommodated people during the reporting period. In Mare Abajo II, IOM coordinated assessments and repairs to infrastructure affected by heavy rainfall, completing roofing works in 90 per cent of the cubicles in the shelter designated for older persons and restoring internal lighting. In Campo de Golf, IOM coordinated the distribution of 115 cleaning kits, 24 clotheslines and items for families with specific needs, while also coordinating the installation of solar lamps and supporting rainfall mitigation measures, including drainage improvements, shelter relocation and planning for a second WASH service area. In César Nieves, IOM maintained the services hub and supported the initial phase of WFP’s gradual reduction of food rations.
In the WASH sector, IOM conducted assessments in Mare Abajo II to guide drainage and mitigation actions following heavy rainfall. In César Nieves, IOM and CISP monitored WASH activities, including the distribution of 15,000 litres of water, collection of 16 m³ of waste, cleaning and disinfection of sanitation facilities and tank chlorination. IOM and NRC also supported advocacy efforts with authorities to address ongoing water supply challenges. In Campo de Golf, WASH actors completed shower drainage works, while IOM produced 22,000 litres of safe water and allocated space for the construction of laundry facilities by Project Hope. At José María Vargas Sports Complex, IOM supported the removal of 14 portable toilets to adjust sanitation infrastructure to the current population.
In health, IOM provided 201 consultations in César Nieves and 139 consultations in José María Vargas Sports Complex, focusing primarily on hypertension, respiratory infections, non-communicable diseases and gastrointestinal illnesses. IOM also coordinated with authorities to clarify misinformation that had been limiting access to health services in César Nieves
Under information management and needs assessments, IOM presented its registration and information management system to humanitarian partners in César Nieves to strengthen coordination and reduce duplication of assistance. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team completed a household survey across the four IOM co-managed sites, reaching 168 families and collecting information on accommodation conditions, needs, mobility, intentions and prospects for return or relocation
Protection activities included IOM’s participation in defining measures to address access control gaps, child protection risks and coexistence issues in César Nieves. In Campo de Golf, the protection technical working group led by IOM consolidated agreements on coordination, safe referral pathways and activities for children and adolescents. Following the 18 August earthquake in La Guaira, IOM and NRC conducted community monitoring in Mare Abajo II to identify potential protection needs. IOM also monitored risks related to relocation processes and reports of possible fraud attempts targeting accommodated populations.
IOM continued participating in the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), providing inputs for the housing and social inclusion sectors as the process advanced to the preliminary analysis stage and presentation of initial findings. IOM also received high-level visits, including the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator and the IOM Chief of Mission
IOM Planned Response
- Continue infrastructure repairs in Mare Abajo II and rainfall mitigation measures in Campo de Golf, including drainage improvements, shelter redistribution and expansion of WASH services.
- Maintain monitoring of water supply and water quality in César Nieves and continue drainage and sanitation infrastructure improvements.
- Continue delivering mobile health and mental health services and strengthen coordination among health actors operating across the four IOM co-managed sites.
- Implement a second phase of the characterization of 110 community settlements through key informants to prioritize settlements based on vulnerability, needs and response gaps, and to guide future household-level assessments.
- Follow up on agreements reached through protection technical working groups, strengthen access control measures in César Nieves and maintain monitoring of protection risks and community-based prevention and reporting mechanisms.
- Continue participating in the PDNA process and sectoral coordination mechanisms.
