THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

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February 2023 – On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake of 7.8 magnitude occurred in southern Türkiye, in the province of Gaziantep, close to the border with northern Syria. Successive aftershocks and a second powerful earthquake resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. The extensive damage to homes and critical infrastructure is exacerbating existing issues across the region with cold temperatures making things even worse for those affected. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is dispatching 22,000 units of essential supplies to support the emergency response to the Türkiye earthquakes. These items include blankets, shelter toolkits, hygiene parcels, and kitchen sets.