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Response to Earthquake M7.8 February 6th 2023 in Turkey and Syria

Project completed

Following a severe Earthquake in the region of Gaziantep of a magnitude of 7.8 which caused tremendous destruction, humanitarian assistance will be provided under the form 1) of the deployment of the Rescue Chain; 2) the sending of a SET; 3) in-kind donations and 4) financial contributions for multilateral organisations or NGOs (in a separate credit proposal). Decisions on optimum use of funds will be taken by the Crisis Cell led by the HA delegate in close coordination with desk and CH representations in the region.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Syria
Turkey
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Material relief assistance
06.02.2023 - 30.04.2023
 CHF  2’000’000
The project in brief
Background Ein Erdbeben der Stärke 7,8 hat am 6.2.2023 um 02H17 Schweizer Zeit (04h17 lokale Zeit) den Südosten der Türkei erschüttert. Das Epizentrum befand sich in Pazarcik an der Grenze zu Syrien. Bis am 6.2 14.00 berichten die türkischen Behörden von 284 Toten und 2'323 Verletzten. Gemäss syrischen Medienberichten belaufen sich die Opferzahlen im von der syrischen Regierung kontrollierten Gebiet auf 237 Tote und 630 Verletzte. Man muss davon ausgehen, dass sich die Anzahl der Opfer noch weiter erhöht.
Die Katastrophe ereignet sich mitten im Winter mit eisigen Temperaturen und viel Schnee. Die Türkei hat zu internationaler Unterstützung für Such- und Rettungsteams aufgerufen.
Objectives

1) To rescue people trapped in collapsed building through the sending of a Rescue Chain with 2 Heavy modules

2) To evalute further humanitarian needs and implement immediate assistance measures in Turkey and Syria through the possible deployment of a SET

3) To provide in-kind assistance if deemed adequate and SHA has the right material to offer during the emergency phase
Target groups
  • Victims of the earthquake
  • Humanitarian actors deployed in Turkey and Syria
Medium-term outcomes

Provide life-saving assistance

Fund international response

Deploy needed expertise
Results

Expected results:  

Rescue Chain and SET deployed

Timely financial contributions made

Expertise and in-kind donation provided on time and at the right place 
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Project partners Contract partner
  • Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk
  • Swiss Rescue
  • Government of Turkey, UN, RC, (I)NGO


Coordination with other projects and actors Coordination with national authorities through the CH embassies and SHA personnel deployed on the ground
Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    2’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    1’899’403 Budget inclusive project partner CHF    2’000’000
Project phases

Phase 1 06.02.2023 - 30.04.2023   (Completed)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Material relief assistance and services
    Aid Type SDC direct implementation
    Project number

    7F11118

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Last update 05.02.2024