Turkey's rescue operation in numbers

Thousands of search and rescue workers and volunteers have been dispatched by the Turkish government to aid in the rescue and relief operations, as the death toll continues to mount.

According to the country's disaster management agency, Afad, a total of 60,217 personnel are working on the relief efforts, and 4,746 vehicles and construction machinery have been deployed in the earthquake zone.

Afad added that 10 ships and 100 aircraft have also been deployed. Turkey has also sent supplies to the disaster-stricken areas, including 54,511 tents, 102,254 mattresses, 300,000 blankets and 4,602 kitchen sets.

▪️ Since the 7.7 magnitude quake that occurred in Kahramanmaraş, a total of 435 earthquakes have taken place.

▪️ A total of 60,217 personnel are working on the relief efforts, along with 4,746 vehicles and construction machinery in the earthquake zone.
— AFAD (@AFADTurkiye) February 7, 2023