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Bay Area woman unable to reach family in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
By Luz Pena at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
As Venezuela reels in the devastation of the powerful quakes, one Bay Area woman is trying to keep hope that her family there "haven't reached out because they don't have signal." ABC7 also spoke to a man in Caracas who said they were watching "parts of buildings falling off" in the frantic momen...
Key takeaway " ABC7 also spoke to a man in Caracas who said they were watching "parts of buildings falling off" in the frantic moments after.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have sent shockwaves through the Bay Area, where many residents have family ties to the affected region. For one local woman, the inability to reach her loved ones has become a agonizing wait, as she clings to the hope that they are safe but simply unable to communicate due to lack of signal. This personal connection to the disaster underscores the strong bonds between the Bay Area's diverse communities and their countries of origin. As news of the earthquakes continues to unfold, the Bay Area's Venezuelan community will likely be watching with bated breath, seeking updates on the situation and ways to support their families and friends back home. The local Venezuelan community may also be mobilizing to send aid and support to those affected by the disaster, highlighting the region's long history of coming together in times of crisis.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? As Venezuela reels in the devastation of the powerful quakes, one Bay Area woman is trying to keep hope that her family there "haven't reached out because they don't have signal." ABC7 also spoke to a man in Caracas who said they were watching "parts of buildings falling off" in the frantic momen...
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