EARTHQUAKE STRUCK TURKIYE & SYRIA

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that jolted Türkiye’s 10 Anatolian  provinces at dawn on Monday left massive destruction with the death toll  in the country and neighbouring Syria surpassing 5,000 as of Tuesday  afternoon.

The apocalyptic earthquake caught many by surprise as most of the residents were still in bed when the disaster hit.

Türkiye’s  Interior Ministry declared the situation at Level 4 which means the  country is open to international help and assistance. 

The  government has tasked its emergency and relief agencies, including  Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), to handle  the deadly aftermath of the quake.

Over 13, 740 personnel, 360  vehicles and 3,361 caterpillars have been deployed to the region to help  in the search and rescue effort, according to AFAD.

Volunteers are also at the scenes to help their loved ones and those in desperate situations. 

International  support and expression of solidarity poured in on Turkiye. We are working closely with Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye / T.C. Vancouver Başkonsolosluğu. We assure all donations will reach the victims of southern Turkiye. As of right now, we are collecting financial donations as well as food, water and medical aid and more.