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Doha
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced the activation of its Disaster Information Management Center (DIMC) in an immediate response to the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Izmir, western Turkey.
The QRCS representative mission in Turkey was mobilised to maintain up-to-date information on the situation, in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent and international humanitarian organisations involved.
Initial needs include emergency shelter (tents, tarpaulins and repair kits), drinking water, ready-to-eat food, psychological support, personal hygiene kits and non-food items (blankets, winter clothing and kitchenware).
Ali bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, Secretary-General of the QRCS, is in touch with Dr Ibrahim Altan, Director-General of the Turkish Red Crescent, to discuss the situation and agree on joint action to help victims and minimise the negative impact on local communities.
“We are there for the brotherly Turkish people in this calamity,” said Al-Hammadi.
“The leaders and relief officers of both QRCS and the Turkish Red Crescent are working closely together. All our available human and logistic resources are aligned to help the affected families, ensuring rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need, especially with the advent of the winter”.
Following the earthquake, 883 aftershocks increased the number of deaths to 51 and injuries to 896, according to reports by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD).
Doha
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced the activation of its Disaster Information Management Center (DIMC) in an immediate response to the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Izmir, western Turkey.
The QRCS representative mission in Turkey was mobilised to maintain up-to-date information on the situation, in cooperation with the Turkish Red Crescent and international humanitarian organisations involved.
Initial needs include emergency shelter (tents, tarpaulins and repair kits), drinking water, ready-to-eat food, psychological support, personal hygiene kits and non-food items (blankets, winter clothing and kitchenware).
Ali bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, Secretary-General of the QRCS, is in touch with Dr Ibrahim Altan, Director-General of the Turkish Red Crescent, to discuss the situation and agree on joint action to help victims and minimise the negative impact on local communities.
“We are there for the brotherly Turkish people in this calamity,” said Al-Hammadi.
“The leaders and relief officers of both QRCS and the Turkish Red Crescent are working closely together. All our available human and logistic resources are aligned to help the affected families, ensuring rapid delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need, especially with the advent of the winter”.
Following the earthquake, 883 aftershocks increased the number of deaths to 51 and injuries to 896, according to reports by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD).
