A devastating series of earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The quakes, which occurred on Wednesday evening, brought down buildings and resulted in hundreds of deaths. Many more people are unaccounted for, with thousands reported missing in the northern part of the country.

Further details on the disaster are available from KSAT 12. The news outlet has information on how to assist those affected by the earthquakes. Governments and nonprofit organizations, as well as members of the Venezuelan diaspora, are working to provide aid to those impacted by the disaster.