Hundreds of people have died in a devastating earthquake in Colombia this month, and officials fear the death toll will increase.

The magnitude 7.4 earthquake caused buildings to collapse and badly damaged infrastructure across the affected region. The Colombian Geological Service said it was the strongest earthquake recorded in the country since 2000. The quake was followed by several strong aftershocks.

Operation Blessing quickly began providing aid after the earthquake. The relief effort has included hygiene kits, food, clean water, solar lanterns and other emergency supplies for people affected by the disaster. Operation Blessing already has teams working in Venezuela, continuing to assist with earthquake relief efforts there, and the organization said that work will continue uninterrupted even as it responds in Colombia.

The organization’s president Drew Friedrich said the it’s first priority is to get involved as quickly as possible and provide aid wherever it is needed. “Whenever disaster strikes, our first priority is to get on the ground, understand the needs and determine where we can make the greatest difference. As our work continues in Venezuela, we are now mobilizing an additional team to Colombia to stand alongside families there and provide practical help and hope during an incredibly difficult time.”