# Community and cultural initiatives in Carúpano > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-and-cultural-initiatives-in-carpano > Updated: 2026-09-11T16:20:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In Carúpano, Sucre State, local authorities and organizations have implemented various community-focused initiatives. Following a double earthquake on June 24, officials swore in 118 communal risk committees in the Paria region. These committees, composed of trained volunteers, are intended to provide early responses and primary reactions during natural disasters by utilizing risk maps and emergency protocols. Authorities intend to expand this coverage to the Araya Axis. Concurrently, efforts to preserve local identity have emerged through the presentation of the Fundación para el Acervo e Identidad Cultural (FUNDACERVO). This foundation seeks to protect folkloric traditions and historical memory by supporting local artists. Additionally, historical commemorations were held at the Ateneo Luis Mariano Rivera to mark the 215th anniversary of the Manifiesto de Carúpano, focusing on the revolutionary thought of Simón Bolívar. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Carúpano launches cultural heritage initiatives and historical commemorations Cultural initiatives in Carúpano, Venezuela, include the launch of FUNDACERVO to protect Sucre state's heritage and a historical symposium commemorating the Manifiesto de Carúpano. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carpano-launches-cultural-heritage-initiatives-and-historical-commemorations ### 2026-08-14: Carúpano authorities swear in 118 communal risk committees Authorities in Carúpano, Venezuela, have sworn in 118 communal risk committees in the Paria region to improve early disaster response and community preparedness. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carpano-authorities-swear-in-118-communal-risk-committees --- Cite as: Community and cultural initiatives in Carúpano. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/community-and-cultural-initiatives-in-carpano