Latest updates from the UKISAR deployment to Turkey

Our firefighters are continuing to support the search and rescue efforts in Turkey following the devastating earthquakes.

The team of 77 UK International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) experts have been working four different sites on the ground and in the latest update have been completing Assessment, Search and Rescues (ASR’s), including Wide Area Assessments and Worksite Triage Assessments.

The UK Government responded immediately to the Turkish Government’s request for support and the UKISAR teams have been and will continue to work tirelessly to save as many lives as possible. The team, as of the latest update, have had six live rescues.

“The devastation here is incredible.” – South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Crew Manager, Emma Atcherley.

Watch the video account from Crew Manager Emma Atcherley who is involved with operations on the ground.

Three firefighters from South Wales are currently on deployment in Turkey. Utilising their specialist knowledge and experience, they’re working alongside UKISAR colleagues to triage buildings and carry out search and rescue operations.

Disaster Emergency Committee Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have killed thousands of people and hundreds of buildings have been destroyed.

The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) charities and their local partners are working to scale up their response and reach more people.

Survivors are facing freezing conditions and need urgent aid. You can help people affected by the crisis by making a donation and helping to raise money for the DEC appeal. By donating to the appeal, you’ll help DEC charities provide vital medical care, emergency shelter, food and clean water.

The funds will provide urgent relief for people affected by the devastating earthquakes, which have killed more than 21,000 people and injured many more.