Turkey woke up to the day with an earthquake!

Today, a severe earthquake occurred in Kahramanmaraş and surrounding provinces at night. After the subject, the first statements were made from relevant institutions such as AFAD and the Ministry of Interior. Here are the details about the earthquake…

Scary earthquake in Kahramanmaraş! The epicenter is Pazarcık district

Earthquake Research Institute pointed out Pazarcık district as the epicenter for the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş at around 04:17 today, at a depth of 7 km.

It is stated that there are many dead and injured due to the earthquake felt in the surrounding cities such as Gaziantep, Malatya, Batman, Bingöl, Elazığ, Kilis, Diyarbakır, Mardin, Siirt, Şırnak, Van, Muş, Bitlis, Hakkari, Adana, Osmaniye and Hatay. The content will be updated as new details on the subject become available.

What to do during an earthquake

• Unfixed cabinet, shelf, window, etc. items should be avoided.
• A triangle of life should be created by squatting under a table supported by solid chairs, if any, or next to items that can provide protection, such as a full and bulky armchair, sofa, and a full chest.
• The head should be taken between the two hands or protected with a protective material (pillow, book, etc.). It should be held in this position until the shaking subsides.
• Find a safe place and A LOT, To protect your head and neck TRAPPING, a stable place to avoid falling. TOBACCO
• Do not run towards stairs or exits.
• Do not go to the balcony.
• Do not jump from balconies or windows.
• Absolutely no elevator should be used.
• Telephones should not be used other than to report emergencies and fires.
• Matches, lighters should not be lit, and electrical buttons should not be touched.
• If we are in a wheelchair, the wheels should be locked and the head and neck should be protected.
• In places where there are work tools such as kitchen, workshop, laboratory; cookers, ovens and similar devices should be turned off, and materials and substances that may spill should be avoided.
• After the shaking has passed, the electricity, gas and water valves should be turned off, stoves and heaters should be turned off.
• By taking other security measures, necessary goods and materials should be taken, and the building should be left from the previously determined road and go to the assembly area.
• In the classroom or office at school, a solid desk, under or next to the table; in the corridor, next to the wall to form a life triangle. CROSS-SHUT-HOLD head and neck should be protected.
• Avoid windows and glassware.

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