List of Assistance from Countries for Turkey and Syria which were hit by the Great Earthquake

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JAKARTA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called the 7.8M earthquake a historic disaster and the worst earthquake to hit the country since 1939. The earthquake which also targeted Syria ultimately paralyzed the two countries.

The world is stung. The helping hands of the global community flowed profusely to the two countries. Moreover, Syria, which before the earthquake hit, was still busy dealing with endless wars.

Quoted from various sources, Tuesday, February 7, many countries have offered assistance to Syria and Turkey. Medicines for the rapid reaction team are ready to be sent to Turkey and Syria.

Australia and New Zealand

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised the first $10 million in aid will go to humanitarian groups.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who is visiting Australia, also announced that his government would provide $1.5 million in aid.

South Korea

South Korea through President Yoon Suk-yeol has issued an order to send rescuers and emergency medical equipment.

"Yoon ordered relevant government agencies... to provide additional support measures if required by Turkey," a statement said.

United States of America

Two US rescue units were sent to go to Turkey. US to assist with ongoing search and rescue operations in Turkey. US Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, said two units would be deployed.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department also sent their 78-member Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to Turkey.

At the request of the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the fire department dispatched a USAR team, known as USA-2, and seven additional personnel to assist with the operation, they said.

The team will depart Monday evening and could be deployed for two weeks or more, the department said.

“This USAR team is the best of the best and will play a critical role in saving lives and saving those who continue to be trapped under the rubble,” said Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County fifth district superintendent, in a release.

The USAR team includes rescue specialists, doctors, a K-9 search team and structural engineers who have spent significant time training for this event, Los Angeles Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said in a news conference late Monday.

“This team is highly skilled and elite in urban search and rescue and is specially trained to assist rescue efforts, especially in earthquakes like the one that recently hit central or southeastern Turkey,” said Marrone.

Japan

Japan has sent a Disaster Relief Rescue Team in response to the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

"At the request of the Turkish Government, and bearing in mind Japan's humanitarian perspective and friendly relations with Turkey, Japan has decided to provide this emergency assistance to Turkey to meet its humanitarian needs," the statement said.

The Disaster Relief Rescue Team left for Turkey on Monday evening to support search and rescue operations, the statement said.