The Singapore Red Cross (SRC), meanwhile, has activated its Restoring Family Links (RFL) service to assist Singapore residents in locating immediate family members who may have been affected by the disaster, and whom they have difficulty contacting.
Those who need assistance can email SRC.
US$100,000 PLEDGED
SRC has also pledged US$100,000 in humanitarian aid, with the Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent organisations receiving US$50,000 each to support their relief efforts.
The Turkish Red Crescent has deployed teams to 10 provinces in the affected south and southeast regions of Türkiye.
The teams are equipped with stocks of food and basic aid items such as tents and blankets.
They are also providing psychological support, distributing hot meals and sending the national stock of blood and plasma to the affected regions.
“In Syria, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent has been responding to the communities since the earthquake occurred. They are supporting search and rescue operations, providing first aid, performing emergency medical evacuations and transporting injured individuals to hospitals,” said SRC.