The Turkey–Syria earthquake had devastating consequences both in Southern Turkey and northwest Syria, leaving over 50,000 dead and hundred of thousand injured and displaced. Particularly, the humanitarian situation on the Syrian side has been catastrophic due to the 12-year civil war that wiped out the basic infrastructure, services, and facilities. This article sheds light on […]
During an earthquake, there are several key protection guidelines that people should follow in order to survive and help their loved ones stay safe. This article will highlight the tips and mechanisms that you should follow in case of a dangerous natural hazard such as an earthquake. Planning and preparation: Tips for surviving an earthquake […]
The earthquake that hit southeast Turkey and northwest Syria on 6 February is certainly one of the deadliest ever in those areas. The humanitarian catastrophes are vast, with more than 44,300 dead in Turkey alone, and as many as 1.5 million were left homeless, children included, and sleeping in the cold. Thus, those victims are […]
Following the series of earthquakes that hit southeast Turkey and northwestern Syria on 6 February, the human, material, economic and environmental losses are immense. In this article, we discuss earthquake and disaster recovery measures that should be employed to mitigate the impacts of the damages and prevent future losses in case such a disaster occurs. […]
In the early hours of the morning of Feb. 6, the catastrophic earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria. With a magnitude of 7.8, the Kahramanmaras earthquake was one of the deadliest earthquakes in recent history. So far, the earthquake has damaged more than 55,000 buildings and left as many as 46,000 deaths from both […]
The recent series of earthquakes that hit Turkey and northwest Syria has left thousands of victims feeling emotionally distressed, helpless, and hopeless. The psychological traumas that follow natural disasters need mental care assistance that many internally displaced and refugee Syrians have no access to. Therefore, at Bonyan Organization, we provide those victims with their basic […]
Technology plays a tremendous role in effective earthquake recovery and responding to its consequences. To this end, this article elaborates on the most important technologies used by emergency responders in order to efficiently plan their response and what tools people can use to stay safe. Early warning systems Early warning systems are essential for risk […]
An emergency response plan is one of the most crucial components in preparedness for natural disasters like earthquakes. It entails reducing the impact of the damage caused by such a disaster and saving lives. In this article, we discuss some of the actions involved in the process of the emergency response plan. Immediate and emergency […]
The latest earthquakes that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria have left as many as 50,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries. With millions of people got affected by the earthquakes, several nonprofits are striving to provide those victims with their needs. Help us at Bonyan Organization to save the lives of those victims. […]