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This article will cover the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), its mission and goals, and everything else related to it.
AFAD is an organization that focuses on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in Turkey.
Introduction to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD)
The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) is a governmental disaster management agency operating under the Turkish Ministry of Interior.
Established in 2009, its mission is to take necessary measures for an effective emergency management and civil protection against natural disasters and other emergencies.
AFAD’s Mission and Goals
1. AFAD is in charge of making, putting into action, and coordinating disaster relief and prevention programs all over Turkey.
2. AFAD works with local governors to make sure there are enough resources and people to respond quickly to disasters when they happen.
3. AFAD’s job is not only to help people in emergencies, but also to make people more aware of ways to prepare for disasters and reduce risks.
4. AFAD works to make sure that all citizens have the knowledge and tools they need to be ready for and respond well to any kind of emergency.
5. To meet these goals, AFAD provides training courses, workshops, publications, and other educational materials to inform the public about risk management practices.
6. Through these efforts, AFAD works diligently to ensure that all citizens of Turkey are protected from the dangers posed by natural disasters and other emergencies.
AFAD’s Role in Disaster Management
Since it was set up in 2009, AFAD has been a key part of how emergency response and management programs are run.
AFAD’s main role is to coordinate search and rescue efforts, provide aid services, and take necessary measures for an effective emergency management and civil defense in response to disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, and other natural disasters.
AFAD has also been successful in coordinating Turkey’s response to a number of devastating earthquakes over the past seven years. By showing an impressive organizational ability in a short time, AFAD has provided crucial assistance to affected communities and individuals during these hard times.
AFAD’s Cooperation with Other Organizations
It is important to note that AFAD does not work in isolation. They also cooperate with other organizations in order to achieve their objectives.
For example, AFAD works closely with the Turkish Red Crescent and other non-governmental organizations such as AHBAP and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
AFAD also cooperates with local governments and municipalities, as well as international organizations such as the United Nations.
Through these collaborations, AFAD is able to more effectively respond to disasters and provide assistance to those affected by them.
Contacting AFAD
AFAD main headquarters is located at Universiteler Mahallesi Dumlupınar Bulvarı No: 159 (Eskişehir Yolu 9. km) Cankaya/Ankara.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency can be reached at 0 312 220 26 00.
Additionally, their email address is [email protected].
Donating for AFAD
Donations for AFAD can be made to the following bank accounts:
T.C. ZIRAAT BANK INC.
ANKARA PUBLIC CORPORATE BRANCH
TL : TR73 0001 0017 4555 5555 5552 04
USD : TR 46 0001 0017 4555 5555 5552 05
EURO : TR 19 0001 0017 4555 5555 5552 06
Bank Swift Code No : TCZBTR2A
VAKIFBANK OF TÜRKİYE T.A.O
KIZILAY COMMERCIAL BRANCH
TL : TR62 0001 5001 5800 7299 3175 99
USD : TR43 0001 5001 5804 8013 0940 88
EURO : TR32 0001 5001 5804 8013 0940 92
Bank Swift Code No : TVBATR2A
HALKBANK INC.
BAKANLIKLAR BRANCH
TL : TR88 0001 2009 4080 0005 0002 28
USD : TR75 0001 2009 4080 0058 0002 92
EURO : TR48 0001 2009 4080 0058 0002 93
Bank Swift Code No : TRHBTR2A
KUVEYT TÜRK PARTICIPATION BANK INC.
BALGAT BRANCH
TL : TR67 0020 5000 0951 0603 5000 09
USD : TR61 0020 5000 0951 0603 5001 17
EURO : TR34 0020 5000 0951 0603 5001 18
Bank Swift Code No : KTEFTRIS
ZİRAAT PARTICIPATION BANK INC.
CORPORATE ANKARA BRANCH
TL : TR70 0020 9000 0041 2303 0000 10
USD : TR43 0020 9000 0041 2303 0000 11
EURO : TR16 0020 9000 0041 2303 0000 12
Bank Swift Code No: ZKBATRIS
VAKIF PARTICIPATION BANK INC.
CORPORATE ANKARA BRANCH
TL : TR25 0021 0000 0001 6349 0000 06
USD : TR57 0021 0000 0001 6349 0001 09
EURO : TR30 0021 0000 0001 6349 0001 10
Bank Swift Code No : VAKFTRIS
ALBARAKA TÜRK PARTICIPTION BANK INC.
BAŞKENT CORPORATE BRANCH
TL : TR02 0020 3000 0779 2009 0000 10
USD : TR72 0020 3000 0779 2009 0000 11
EURO : TR45 0020 3000 0779 2009 0000 12
Bank Swift Code No : BTFHTRIS
TÜRKİYE EMLAK PARTICIPATION BANK INC.
ANKARA BRANCH
TL : TR80 0021 1000 0005 1027 4000 11
USD : TR31 0021 1000 0005 1027 4001 17
EURO : TR04 0021 1000 0005 1027 4001 18
Bank Swift Code No : EMLATRIS
DENİZBANK INC.
BAŞKENT COMMERCIAL CENTER and PUBLIC FINANCE BRANCH
TL : TR84 0013 4000 0155 9775 9000 11
USD : TR14 0013 4000 0155 9775 9000 10
EURO : TR57 0013 4000 0155 9775 9000 12
Bank Swift Code No : DENITRIS
İŞBANK INC.
BAŞKENT BRANCH
TL : TR16 0006 4000 0014 2990 9890 45
USD : TR09 0006 4000 0024 2992 5862 71
EURO : TR19 0006 4000 0024 2992 5862 85
Bank Swift Code No : ISBKTRIS
ŞEKERBANK
ANKARA BRANCH
TL : TR18 0005 9000 6013 0006 0089 34
USD : TR88 0005 9000 6013 0006 0089 35
EURO : TR61 0005 9000 6013 0006 0089 36
Bank Swift Code No : SEKETR2A
TEB INC.
ÇANKAYA ANKARA BRANCH
TL : TR90 0003 2000 0000 0077 3407 66
USD : TR13 0003 2000 0000 0077 3407 94
EURO : TR34 0003 2000 0000 0077 3408 04
Bank Swift Code No : TEBUTRIS
QNB FINANSBANK INC.
ÜMİTKÖY BRANCH
TL : TR03 0011 1000 0000 0091 7684 68
USD : TR48 0011 1000 0000 0091 7685 31
EURO : TR32 0011 1000 0000 0091 7686 25
Bank Swift Code No : FNNBTRIS
AKBANK INC.
BAŞKENT CORPORATE BRANCH
TL : TR83 0004 6008 3288 8000 1486 21
USD : TR07 0004 6008 3200 1000 1486 22
EURO : TR54 0004 6008 3203 6000 1486 23
Bank Swift Code No : AKBKTRIS
The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and Turkey 2023 earthquake
On 6 February 2023 at 04:17 UTC +3, a 7.7 quake hit the Pazarcik district of Kahramanmaraş, and at 13:24 UTC +3, a 7.6 quake hit the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaraş. Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Osmaniye, Adyaman, Gaziantep, anlurfa, Diyarbakr, Malatya, Kilis, and Adana were among the hardest hit surrounding provinces.
AFAD has received criticism for their response to the earthquake, with concerns raised about the centralization of emergency response agencies and the loss of autonomy within the organization.
However, it is important to acknowledge that AFAD did provide aid and support to those affected by the earthquake.
AFAD mobilized search and rescue teams, distributed emergency supplies, and established tent cities to provide shelter for those who were displaced by the disaster.
AFAD also worked in close coordination with other government agencies, including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence and the Turkish Red Crescent, to ensure a comprehensive and effective response to the earthquake.
Overall, the text suggests that AFAD played a crucial role in responding to the earthquake and providing support to affected communities.
According to preliminary SAKOM data, 31,643 persons lost their lives in Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Anlurfa, Diyarbakr, Adana, Adyaman, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, and Elazığ. A total of 158,165 individuals have been evacuated from earthquake-affected regions.
AFAD, JAK, DSAK, PAK, Gendarmerie, DAK, Ministry of National Defense, UMKE, Ambulance staff, Fire Department, Ministry of National Education, NGOs, Güven, Volunteers, Security Units, and Local Support Teams contributed 238,459 search and rescue personnel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been contacted by 9,793 international teams that want to help in earthquake areas.
There are a total of 12,322 vehicles that have been sent to the affected areas. This includes excavators, tractors, cranes, dozers, trucks, water tenders, trailers, graders, and vacuum trucks.
40 governors, 152 local authority directors, 68 provincial directors, and 19 AFAD senior directors have been dispatched to disaster zones.
In addition, 13 ambassadors and 17 members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff were dispatched to the region to coordinate foreign help.
An air bridge has been constructed to facilitate the deployment of troops and equipment. The Air, Land, and Naval Forces, the Gendarmerie, the Coast Guard, the Turkish Police, the Ministry of Health, and the Directorate General of Forestry have flown a total of 4,097 missions.
A total of 26 ships were used to bring troops and goods to the impacted region, including 24 ships from the Naval Forces and two from the Coast Guard Command.
