Video update on Guatemala earthquake

The Red Cross is responding to a 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Guatemala earlier today.

Currently, Guatemalan Red Cross volunteers are assisting with assessments, pre-hospital care, search and rescue operations, and psychosocial support.

Breanne England, who works on the Emergencies and Recovery team at the Canadian Red Cross National office in Ottawa, shared more about how the Red Cross is responding with this quick video we shot this afternoon.

You can also check out our website here for more details about the earthquake.

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