Colombia Earthquake Relief

Published on August 17, 2026

City of Fort Lauderdale and Global Empowerment Mission logos over a heart and Colombian flag with the message, “Fort Lauderdale Stands With Colombia.”

Help Support Communities Impacted by the Earthquake in Colombia

The City of Fort Lauderdale is collecting supplies to support communities in Colombia impacted by the recent earthquake. Neighbors can help by donating urgently needed items at Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue stations.

Donated supplies will be provided to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to support relief efforts for families and communities affected by the disaster.

Donations will be accepted through August 31. Please donate new, unopened items only, clothing will not be accepted. Click here(PDF, 2MB) to view the donation flyer in English and Spanish.

Priority Needs

  • New tents and tarps

  • New sleeping bags and blankets

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste

  • Bar soap & Shampoo

  • Deodorant

  • First aid kits

Donation Locations

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Stations

Drop-off hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

  • Fire Station 2, 528 NW 2nd St.

  • Fire Station 3, 2801 SW 4th Ave.

  • Fire Station 8, 1717 SW 1st Ave.

  • Fire Station 16, 533 NE 22nd St., Wilton Manors

  • Fire Station 29, 2002 NE 16th St.

  • Fire Station 35, 1969 E. Commercial Blvd.

  • Fire Station 46, 1515 NW 19th St.

  • Fire Station 47, 1000 SW 27th Ave.

  • Fire Station 49, 1015 Seabreeze Blvd.

  • Fire Station 53, 2200 Executive Airport Way

  • Fire Station 54, 3211 NE 32nd St.

Please donate new, unopened items only. Clothing will not be accepted. 

 

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