A local woman is taking action to support her best friend's family after a devastating event. The woman, Alessandra De La Correa from West Palm Beach, is rallying for her friend's family who was affected by earthquakes in Venezuela. Alessandra De La Correa had a personal connection to the disaster, as she waited to hear about the safety of her own parents.

She spent six hours in uncertainty, wondering if they were alive after the earthquakes struck. Further details about Alessandra De La Correa's efforts and the situation in Venezuela are available from WPTV, the local news source reporting on this story.