Thailand Prepares Team for Venezuela Earthquake Response

Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has initiated a meeting to address Thailand’s emergency response to a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela, preparing USAR Thailand for potential deployment.

Key Points

• Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has called a meeting to assess the aftermath of a powerful earthquake in Venezuela and coordinate Thailand’s emergency response efforts. The earthquake, initially measured at 7.2 and later at 7.5, struck on June 25, 5:05 a.m. Thailand time, near Caracas.
• The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has set up a 24/7 monitoring team and is preparing USAR Thailand for potential deployment if an international assistance request arises. The deployment plan includes a 46-member response team, three rescue dogs, and specialized equipment.
• USAR Thailand, the national urban search and rescue team, holds INSARAG External Classification certification, affirming its compliance with international standards for humanitarian missions both in Thailand and abroad.

Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth has convened a meeting to review the situation after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela and to oversee Thailand’s emergency response preparations. The earthquake occurred on June 25 at 5:05 a.m. Thailand time, with its epicenter about 160 kilometers west of Caracas. An initial magnitude 7.2 quake was followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 tremor.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has established a team to monitor developments around the clock while preparing USAR Thailand for possible deployment if an official request for international assistance is received.

The deployment plan includes a 46-member core response team, three search-and-rescue dogs, and specialized rescue equipment. Personnel from several government agencies and partner organizations have confirmed they are ready for immediate deployment.

USAR Thailand is the country’s national urban search and rescue team and has received INSARAG External Classification certification from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group, confirming that it meets internationally recognized standards for humanitarian search and rescue missions in Thailand and overseas. 

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