Virginia Team Responds to Colombian Earthquake | Washington DC News

A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing buildings, buckling roads, and crushing vehicles—leaving communities in ruins. In response, Virginia’s Task Force 1 deployed a 10-person crew to assist with disaster coordination and building safety assessments. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella reported 181 deaths, over 2,500 injuries, and 195 missing—though some groups estimate the missing could be as high as 4,000. This isn’t the first time Virginia’s elite rescue team has been called; they recently aided Venezuela after a double quake in June. Their expertise is vital as Colombia endures this heartbreaking crisis. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1aacdd56aef9b033