We are going through a period marked by one of the greatest disasters of the past century, witnessing indescribable pain and suffering. Following two consecutive earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 7.6—rare even in the course of history—widespread devastation occurred in ten of our provinces, with the epicenters located in the Pazarcık and Elbistan districts of Kahramanmaraş.
This massive disaster affected an area of 109,000 square kilometers, a region larger than many European countries. Shortly after the first quake, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), having quickly assessed the scale of the catastrophe, declared the highest level of emergency—Level 4—under the Türkiye Disaster Response Plan (TAMP), indicating the need for international assistance.
From the very first moments of the earthquake, both the state and the public demonstrated exemplary solidarity, working hand in hand across all segments of society.
In essence, disaster management is a cyclical process that encompasses numerous activities before, during, and after a disaster...
