FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 19, 2026
Los Angeles, Calif. — Miyamoto International has deployed an international engineering team, including specialists from Miyamoto Colombia, to support the U.S. Department of State’s post earthquake response and recovery efforts following the recent M7.4 earthquake in Colombia.
Miyamoto International’s mission focuses on structural engineering support, damage assessment, reparability analysis, and recovery planning for housing and critical infrastructure.
Dr. Kit Miyamoto, Global CEO of Miyamoto International, emphasized the importance of rapid, coordinated technical support:
“Partnering with the U.S. Government, we have been working on disaster preparedness in this region for several years. Local authorities have already activated their disaster response and damage assessment systems. Our work will support their strong efforts and help accelerate recovery. We are honored to stand with them again.”
The U.S. Department of State announced $26.5 million in emergency shelter, food, protection, and related assistance for affected communities. This support includes post earthquake structural assessment activities delivered through trusted response partners.
Miyamoto International has supported post disaster assessment and recovery operations in earthquake affected regions worldwide, including Venezuela, Türkiye, Haiti, Nepal, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Thailand, and across Latin America. The firm integrates structural engineering, field assessment, disaster risk reduction, and reconstruction planning to help communities transition from emergency response toward safer long term recovery.
About Miyamoto International
We are a global engineering and disaster risk management firm, delivering expert solutions to sustain industries and safeguard humanity.
Our Structural + MEP engineering team transforms complex design, economic, sustainability, and resilience challenges into opportunities. By providing high-performance engineering expertise, we reduce construction materials, enhance sustainability, and maximize investment value. Our clients benefit from the best of local and global engineering talent, serving sectors such as education, healthcare, civic infrastructure, distribution, life sciences, affordable and market-rate residential, and commercial development. With deep expertise in earthquake-resilient engineering, we minimize damage and support efficient disaster recovery.
Our Global Disaster Risk Management team specializes in disaster risk reduction, response, reconstruction, and urban resilience. With experience responding to over 100 global and US disasters, we have assessed more than 600,000 damaged buildings and reconstructed over 50,000 structures. Our data-driven, multidisciplinary approach addresses economic, political, socio-cultural, sustainability, and technical challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. We excel in developing strategies for post-conflict and disaster recovery, including the creation of resilient, affordable housing systems, empowering communities to rebuild and thrive.
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