CSI Birmingham February 2023

Barnett Waddingham is raising money for The British Red Cross Society

Team: Barnett Waddingham - Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

Campaign by The British Red Cross Society (RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430)

Following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, we have launched an emergency appeal. Whilst the situation is still developing there are immediate and severe needs for those affected.

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Following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, an emergency appeal has been launched with the British Red Cross.

On Monday at 4:17am local time a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey near the city of Gaziantep, devastating parts of Turkey and Syria. It was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks.

Then at 13:24 local time, a second earthquake (M7.5) hit the Elbistan district around 80 miles north of Gaziantep.

Right now, rescuers are racing to save people in Turkey and Syria who are trapped beneath the rubble, and get shelter and support to those who have lost their homes or are afraid to return inside.