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The Situation Report No. 29 provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 10 to 16 September 2026.
Highlights
Between 10 and 16 September, IOM continued its multisectoral response in planned camps and affected communities through interventions in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), shelter, health, mental health and psychological support, protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), information management, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). IOM maintained co-management of camps in La Guaira, strengthened inter-agency coordination, and supported processes related to housing solutions, returns and relocations.
Heavy rainfall in Campo de Golf caused flooding in Sector C and the collapse of the drainage channel connected to the sea, prompting risk assessments by authorities and consideration of relocation alternatives for the accommodated population. IOM supported community dialogue efforts, population profiling and capacity assessments in Mare Abajo II and Polideportivo José María Vargas in preparation for a possible reception of families from Campo de Golf.
IOM strengthened health and mental health activities through mobile outreach, primary health care services, and the launch of a mental health and psychological support needs assessment in César Nieves, Campo de Golf, Mare Abajo II and Polideportivo José María Vargas. IOM also expanded coordination with health authorities and humanitarian organizations for epidemiological surveillance and the introduction of specialized services.
IOM also strengthened inter-agency and community coordination through protection, health and WASH technical working groups, as well as through the introduction of new rehabilitation, education, disability inclusion and psychological support services in planned camps.
IOM Activities
IOM maintained management of the Polideportivo José María Vargas planned camp and continued co-management of César Nieves, Campo de Golf and Mare Abajo II together with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Activities focused on continuity of services, infrastructure improvements, community participation, and support for return, relocation and housing solution processes.
In César Nieves, IOM supported the completion of perimeter fencing around the health area and strengthened follow-up on infrastructure, drainage and sanitation needs. In Campo de Golf, IOM facilitated coordination among authorities, humanitarian organizations and community representatives to address environmental risks and potential relocation scenarios. In Mare Abajo II, IOM strengthened community coordination mechanisms and supported the introduction of rehabilitation, education and disability inclusion services. In Polideportivo José María Vargas, IOM continued coordinating services and preparedness measures related to a potential reception of families from Campo de Golf.
IOM continued distributing essential household items in camps and affected communities. During the reporting period, IOM distributed 400 collapsible jerry cans, 170 kitchen sets and 238 hygiene items. To date, IOM has distributed more than 11,077 plastic tarpaulins, 8,304 collapsible jerry cans, 6,890 kitchen sets, 5,770 tool kits, 4,594 solar lamps and 5,166 hygiene items.
In WASH, IOM continued coordinating and monitoring water, sanitation and hygiene services. In César Nieves, IOM strengthened follow-up on water supply, water quality monitoring and sanitation infrastructure. In Campo de Golf, IOM monitored impacts caused by flooding and the collapse of the main drainage system. In Mare Abajo II, IOM coordinated activities related to diarrhoeal outbreaks reported during the reporting period and assessed WASH service capacity in anticipation of possible population movements.
IOM continued providing mobile health services in César Nieves, Polideportivo José María Vargas and affected communities in La Guaira. During the reporting period, 511 health and psychological support consultations were provided. The most common conditions included hypertension, chronic diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, acute respiratory infections, and sexual and reproductive health needs. In addition, three Primary Health Care outreach activities were conducted at the Centro de Alta Tecnología 10 de Marzo and in the communities of Ana Merlo and Miralejos.
In protection, IOM continued providing legal orientation, case management, referrals and coordination of specialized services. IOM also strengthened coordination with authorities and specialized organizations to facilitate access to protection services, psychological support and assistance for people with specific needs.
IOM continued leading sectoral and inter-agency coordination spaces with authorities, humanitarian organizations and community representatives. Key activities included follow-up on the Campo de Golf situation, coordination of relocation processes, and the Shelter, Land and Settlements Coordination Cluster (SLSC), co-led by IOM and IFRC.
In PSEA, IOM continued integrating Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse principles into camp management and community activities, strengthening awareness-raising efforts and dissemination of reporting mechanisms among actors present in the camps.
IOM Planned Response
IOM will continue monitoring shelter conditions and supporting return, relocation and other temporary accommodation processes while maintaining community participation mechanisms and updated information to strengthen response planning.
IOM will continue strengthening infrastructure and services in planned camps, including activities related to drainage systems, water supply, sanitation and infrastructure maintenance.
In WASH, IOM will continue monitoring drainage systems and greywater management, strengthening hygiene promotion activities, water quality monitoring, and follow-up on sanitation infrastructure, vector control and solid waste management needs.
IOM will maintain mobile health services, strengthen referral pathways for specialized care, continue epidemiological coordination with health authorities, and sustain mental health and psychological support activities in camps and affected communities.
IOM will also continue providing protection services, including legal orientation, case management, referrals, prevention of violence against women and girls, child protection activities, and actions aimed at facilitating access to specialized services. In addition, IOM will maintain information management, population monitoring and inter-agency coordination activities to support evidence-based planning for return, relocation and durable solutions processes.