The needs in our regions, which were affected by the two major earthquakes on February 6, are increasing day by day. While preparing parcels for aid, it is necessary to pay attention to some points.
Some of us flock to the area voluntarily. Most of us cannot remain indifferent to any call for help from social media. some of us donating some of us send a warm coat with a supportive note. In a sense, we’re all trying to do whatever we can, big or small.
In this process, where we show a great example of solidarity, Collecting and sending the things you think will be useful in boxes you can ask. However, there are important points that we should pay attention to when determining the needs to be sent as aid and packaging the aid boxes.
You can start by taking the aid to the areas determined and announced by the governorships and municipalities within the framework of official permissions, and you can participate in studies in these areas voluntarily.
It is useful to remind; when not organized It can be difficult for individual aid to reach those in need. In fact, each truck and vehicle sent separately is already difficult enough to reach the region, but when adverse weather conditions are added, it can create density at the entrance to earthquake zones.
Therefore, only In addition to AFAD and Kızılay, AHBAP It needs to be transported to the region and delivered to those in need in an organized and fast manner through non-governmental organizations such as these, which act in coordination with each other and the state.
Most important; Among the items to be put in the boxes, there should not be any unusable items that you would not dare to throw away.
It’s pretty embarrassing to even say that; however, the items that came out of the aid that grew like an avalanche appeared on social media platforms. Summer, thin, dirty clothesjewelry, heeled shoesevening dresses, bikinis, shoes with separated soles and unusable, torn gloves, socks, underwear, etc. things that should not be shared with others in terms of hygiene Do not add to parcels.
“Would I use it, would I want to use it?” Ask any questions. If you are checking parcels, make sure these items are not included. Take care to choose packaged, new and clean items as much as possible. Staff and volunteers working in the areas where aid is collected It’s a waste of time trying to sort them out. Extra fatigue can be avoided as an intensive workforce is required for sorting, packaging and transporting the randomly piled up items.
Items that you think are clean and new, especially clothes, should be packed in a way that is suitable for adverse weather conditions such as snow and heavy rain in the earthquake area and not damaged until they reach the area.
In cases where the parcels get wet, the items inside may become unusable. utensils putting them in strong bags and placing them in parcels An important detail is to tie the bags and bags tightly, to prevent any damage that may occur during transportation and transportation.
Another thing to consider when packaging is the weight of the aid boxes. One person can easily carry It ensures that the aids can be transported easily and quickly.
Knowing what’s inside each box is an important detail for convenience both during loading and transportation.
undamaged and legibly on boxes. include a list of the items found in them, speeding up relief efforts. In addition, it is necessary to tape the outer surface of the boxes very well against possible damage such as tearing and crushing.
Thus, properly packaged aids, It does not open and close repeatedly until it reaches those in need.. This is also important for hygiene.
In addition, it is important to frequently check the updated needs lists of other official institutions and organizations such as AFAD.
Because we must take into account that the needs in the region may change momentarily. Because by following official and confirmed list shares It is also very important to act in this direction. For example, although priority needs such as clean water, canned food, blankets, tents, clean clothes and power banks still remain, this is not the case. The range of needs is expanding day by day.
In addition to these, personal care and hygiene products are named as a priority among the needs after a week after the earthquake.
It is very difficult to reach clean, hot water in the region due to the damage to important infrastructures such as water and electricity, which were affected by two major earthquakes. Therefore, especially bathroom and toilet needs as urgent as food and shelter. There are some disposable products on the market for this need.
For example disposable bath washcloths, A helpful product for cleansing the body without requiring too much water. To ensure hygiene in the area disinfectants, solutions and such disposable products should be included in the aid boxes. However, this is still a short-term solution.
Editor note:
None of us can remain indifferent to the many needs that have been demanded since the earthquakes took place. Of course, urgent needs are very important. However, we should not lose this spirit of help and togetherness, which was realized with the warmth of the event. Because the needs of the people living in this region will continue during the periods when time passes and it starts to cool down somehow.
For this reason, we should try to stay strong both mentally and physically in order to be able to help in this traumatic process, even from afar.
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