Information that there are not enough search and rescue teams in Hatay continues to circulate on social media. AFAD, on the other hand, says that there is no inaccessible area.
Claims that search and rescue teams did not reach Hatay especially after the earthquakes experienced today were circulating on social media. Hatayspor Deputy Chairman Mustafa Özat stated that everyone in Hatay is on the street and that the help that needs to come goes to other places.
While similar claims about the lack of assistance continue to come, Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) President From Yunus Sezer An explanation has come. Sözer answered a question about the inaccessible areas in his statement.
According to AFAD President, there is no inaccessible area
Regarding earthquake zones, Sezer said, “We don’t have an inaccessible area but our reinforcements continue with search and rescue units. There are those who have arrived, and our reinforcements continue to arrive, both by land and by air.” used the phrases.
In addition to this, the AFAD President stated that offers of assistance were received from more than 40 countries. Emphasizing the importance of the first 72 hours, Sezer added that search and rescue activities are still of great importance and that citizens should help teams work more comfortably.
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On the other hand, social media platforms to Hatay not getting enough help Information keeps coming. Hatay Mayor Lütfü Savaş also spoke to Habertürk. quickly to the search and rescue teams of their needs. stated that. Stating that around 1200 buildings were demolished in the city, Savaş stated that the weather was very cold, and that support such as shelter and food and drink should be increased for the citizens outside.
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