Local and regional authorities have said that at least 227 people were confirmed killed in Monday’s earthquake while search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors. In Cali, the capital of Valle del Cauca, rescue workers continued to look for survivors under the rubble of apartment buildings that collapsed. President Abelardo de la Espriella said Tuesday morning that the earthquake destroyed more than 5,000 homes and that 188 people were missing. The National Army and fire brigades from across Colombia sent teams to the cities in the disaster area to help with local search and rescue missions. The US Department of State said it had committed $15.5 million “in funding for emergency shelter, food, protection, and earthquake assessments” for Colombia.