People scramble to find a safe gathering area following strong earthquake in Istanbul - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Many people don't dare to venture into their homes and flats - now emergency shelters are opening up for the people in Istanbul. Food supply is also on the way.

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications informed citizens by explaining what to do in the event of an earthquake. Here are life-saving suggestions...

People scramble to find a safe gathering area following strong earthquake in Istanbul - Stockholm Center for Freedom

Following a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the Marmara Sea today that was felt across Istanbul, many residents who evacuated their homes were unable to find safe gathering areas, as numerous designated earthquake assembly zones were inaccessible due to ongoing construction. Istanbul residents took to social media to express their frustration and outrage over the lack of accessible open spaces to seek refuge during emergencies. One user shared foota…

People who could not enter the assembly areas during the Istanbul earthquake waited in the streets and parks

After the Istanbul earthquake, earthquake assembly areas are being queried. While the aftershocks continue after the earthquake, attempts are being made to learn emergency assembly areas via e-government. The Disaster and Emergency Assembly Area inquiry system is included in e-government. Here is the e-Government and Disaster and Emergency Assembly Area inquiry screen and details.