After two major earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 in Kahramanmaraş, countless citizens rolled up their sleeves to help the region. However, going to the region without knowledge about search and rescue efforts, however well-intentioned, can disrupt the work.
Today, Haluk Levent, the founder of the Ahbap platform, also gave an important warning again. Haluk Levent said that no one should come to the region voluntarily.
“No one should come to the region voluntarily”
“No one should come to the region voluntarily. There are really many people. Believe me, it can do more harm than good.
Professional team, tools, equipment etc. may come, but today is not the day for those who want to volunteer with a good heart! The work to be started tomorrow is more important!
Please don’t come.”
Uncontrolled influx to the earthquake area can make it difficult for emergency vehicles to arrive in the area, and can put the coordination of emergency teams in a difficult situation. Please act responsibly for the health of the rescue efforts, if there is a professional in the area, leave the job to them first.
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