PRESS BULLETIN -5 about the Earthquake in Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık
06.02.2023
PRESS BULLETIN
(As of 14:20 PM)
About Earthquake in Kahramanmaraş-Pazarcık Measuring 7.4
An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale took place on 06.02.2023, at 04:17 in Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş province.
In addition, another earthquake measuring 7.6 took place in Elbistan at 13:24.
According to the first information received from Health Disaster and Coordination Center (SAKOM), as of now a total of 1014 citizens, 191 of them being in Kahramanmaraş, 200 in Gaziantep, 27 in Şanlıurfa, 41 in Diyarbakır, 43 in Adana, 20 in Adıyaman, 131 in Osmaniye, 250 in Hatay. A total of 1014 citizens, 13 in Turkey and 98 in Malatya, lost their lives. In Addition 7003 citizens were injured in Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Adana, Adıyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay and Kilis.
The total of 9698 search and rescue personnel and 216 vehicles assigned in the region.
A total of 2824 buildings are reported to have been demolished so far.
The General Staff planned to send personnel to the region from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir with six A400Ms, five C130, and seven C235 aircrafts. 6 aircraft have reached the region. 500 commandos and 600 soldiers were sent to Malatya. 200 soldiers were sent to Adana by the Gendarmerie General Command.
All AFAD Provincial Directorates have been put on alert. All teams, especially rescue teams, are dispatched to the region.
The Governor of Kayseri was assigned to Kahramanmaraş, the Governor of Mersin to Hatay, the Governor of Mardin to Gaziantep, the Governor of Tunceli to Adıyaman, the Governor of Bingöl to Osmaniye and the Governor of Sivas to Malatya to ensure coordination.
In the light of the meetings held with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international aid was called for urban search and rescue through the Emergency Response Coordination Center (ERCC). Malatya and Adana airports were designated as assembly areas. İNSARAG Heavy Teams on Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) from Netherlands, Azerbaijan and England offered assistance. It is planned to transport personnel from Adana to Hatay with 4 US helicopters. 179 search and rescue personnel will be sent from Azerbaijan to Türkiye.
Disaster Energy Service Group
- According to the first information received from the Disaster Energy Service Group, natural gas cannot be supplied to Hatay/Hassa and Kırıkhan regions.
- BOTAŞ crude oil flow has been stopped as a precaution.
- Gas flow has been cut from the natural gas inlet stations of Gaziantep Nurdağı and Islahiye districts as a precautionary measure.
- Electricity is not available to 27 centers.
- Osmaniye Bahçe-Düziçi, Kahramanmaraş city center, Malatya; Electricity cannot be supplied to Akçadağ, Doğanşehir and Doğanyol regions.
Disaster Communication Service Group
- Field and energy cuts occurred in mobile communication in the provinces of Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Gaziantep, Adana, Osmaniye and Adıyaman.
- Mobile base stations and generators and teams were dispatched to earthquake zones.
- Works have been initiated by the operators to open the lines that were closed due to bills and debt for our citizens who may have urgent needs in communication services in the region.
- 80 satellite VSAT communication terminals were dispatched to the region.
Disaster Food, Agriculture,Water, Livestock Service Group
As part of Türkiye Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), the teams established by Provincial Directorates are directed to the region.
- Construction machinery and operators affiliated to the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works and the General Directorate of Forestry were directed to the region.
- Teams of Ankara and Konya Provincial Directorates were dispatched to the region.
Disaster Search and Rescue Service Group
A total of 9698 Search and Rescue Personnel and 216 vehicles were sent to the region.
The Turkish Coast Guard Command assigned 60 personnel from Hatay, 50 personnel from İskenderun and 25 personnel from Mersin. In addition, the TCSG Life Ship is at the port of Iskenderun, while 2 helicopters are waiting at Antalya Airport.
Total of 130 people from JAK group mobile operations center, 2 mobile command centers and a mobile kitchen were dispatched to Kahramanmaraş by Gendermarie Special Public Security Command (JÖAK). 30 Unimog trucks, 2 Command and Control Vehicles with Living Space, 7 passenger cars, 2 mobile kitchens and 1 Mobile Oven started to be transferred to Kahramanmaraş by Gendarmerie Logistics Command. All Commando units, JAK and Traffic Teams in the western province were assigned to Kahramanmaraş.
Disaster Sheltering Service Group
A total of 300,000 blankets, including 10080 from Düzce, 9038 from Ankara, 10080 from Manisa, 13579 from Istanbul, 1008 from Adana, 1680 from Kırıkkale, 1680 from Sivas, 2807 from Muğla and other surrounding provinces shipped to the region. In addition, 19772 living tents, 24172 beds, 47176 pillow sheets, 1106 kitchen sets were sent as well.
Disaster Food Service Group
76 catering vehicles, 8 mobile kitchens, 4 mobile soup kitchens, 4 field kitchens, 1 mobile oven, 10 disaster response centers, 70 branches, 131 vehicles and 365 personnel were transferred from the Turkish Red Crescent. 2 mobile kitchens, 1 mobile oven from the Gendarmerie. IHH, Hayrat, Beşir and Initiative Association sent 1 mobile kitchen to the region.
Disaster Psychosocial Support Service Group
4 Mobile Social Service Centers were assigned to the provinces of Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Osmaniye and Malatya. 730 personnel and 50 vehicles were dispatched to the region.
Disaster Transportation Infrastructure Service Group
Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Hatay Airports are closed to flights due to damage. The railway between Divriği and Çetinkaya is closed to train traffic as of 04:40.
Disaster Communication Service Group
With the Disaster Communication Group, coordination and information flow between institutions is ensured, official statements and social media posts are coordinated in order to inform the public accurately and quickly.
As part of combating disinformation, necessary warnings have been made regarding the follow-up of official statements from corporate accounts.
National and international media are informed.
We are closely monitoring the developments.
To the attention of the public
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Press and Public Relations Department
