Turkey earthquake, magnitude 7.8, depth 17.9 km, near the city of Gaziantep
in southeastern Turkey
next to the Syrian border
last monday
In the midst of the hard work of the rescuers
They are mobilizing in a race against time.
Hope there are survivors trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.
While the death toll has increased to more than 20,000 bodies and one Thai woman has died, the survivors have become homeless.
lost loved ones
and suffering from negative cold weather
Great earthquake tragedy in Turkey
There have been many countries submitting assistance continuously.
Including the Thai government has given money to help and sent 42 USAR Thailand (Urban Search and Rescue) teams with rescue equipment.
satellite communications equipment, two rescue dogs named "Sierra" and "Sahara", and medicine and medical supplies.
Join the 10-day “Thailand for Turkiye” mission to help victims trapped in the rubble.
which on the night of February 9 at 11:00 p.m. departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport
with Turkish Airline arriving at Istanbul Airport on February 10 at 12:00 noon Thailand time or at 09:00 local time.
When the USAR Thailand team arrived in Turkey, it was connected to a plane with a rescue team from China.
and the K9 rescue dog team from France at 3:00 p.m. Thailand time.
To get to Adana Airport and continue by car to ADIYAMAN province in southeastern Turkey.
A distance of about 300 kilometers or takes 4-5 hours to perform a rescue mission expected on February 11, as well as rescue dogs, both "Sierra" and "Sahara" must work with Rescue dogs from different countries
Just a few days before leaving for the "Thailand for Turkiye" mission, "Lee Phong Suan Sang" Director of the Search and Rescue Special Operations Division
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPP), as the head of the USAR Thailand team, revealed to the Thai Rath online news team that helping victims of the earthquake in Turkey must coordinate with the United Nations.
Which is an intermediary in coordinating with more than 100 rescue teams from around the world to help the area
earthquake in turkey
which is more severe than many times in the past
and followed by aftershocks
unpredictable
making it difficult for the rescue team to work
It is something that rescue teams must learn together around the world.
because it is unlikely that future earthquakes will be more severe
And the communication equipment of the USAR Thailand team will use all satellite systems.
because of the earthquake
has made all communication systems inoperable
Therefore, various assistive devices
must support satellite signal
Affected areas in Adiyaman province
from a strong earthquake
Despite obstacles to helping earthquake victims in Turkey
Comes from the average cold temperature at 0 degrees Celsius, but the USAR Thailand team has clothing that is resistant to cold.
Trained with international rescue teams
and equipped with drilling aids
cut off obstacles
can help victims of large earthquakes
It is recognized abroad that it is as efficient as Japan and China.
making them ready to go to the mission area
and can eat in the affected area by itself
The country of origin does not need food assistance.
Photo credit: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation