🇨🇴 Colombia, we stand with you
Following the earthquake that struck western Colombia, we've gathered here the official channels to search for family members, donate safely, and check verified information.
🤝 At IECA we've already done our part with a donation
Lost contact with a family member?
These are the official channels to report or search for someone.
Colombian Red Cross — Restoring Family Links
Help reconnecting with family members and guidance on care routes.
How to donate
Verified channels. Donate directly on each organization's official site.
Official information
Primary sources from the Colombian government for updated reports.
- UNGRD — National Disaster Risk Management Unitportal.gestiondelriesgo.gov.co ↗
- Colombian Geological Surveysgc.gov.co ↗
- @UNGRD on X (live updates)x.com/UNGRD ↗
Safety recommendations
- 🛡️Drop, Cover, and Hold On during any aftershock — take shelter under sturdy furniture.
- 🏚️Check your home before entering and don't use open flames or candles if you suspect a gas leak — ventilate and use a flashlight instead.
- 🎒Keep an emergency kit ready (water, documents, medicine, flashlight) and set a meeting point with your family.
- 💬Networks often get overloaded — use text messages instead of calls to let people know you're safe.
Information from official sources (Colombian Red Cross, UNGRD, SGC) — August 2026. Always verify through official channels. IECA does not manage donations or search efforts; we only compile the channels.