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While the loss of life due to the earthquake increases, aid continues to flow from the world and Europe to Turkey, which is racing to save lives.

According to the statements of the presidency, more than 70 countries of the world have sent 3,294 medical volunteers and dozens of search dogs to Turkey.

While all countries, from the US to Japan, responded to Ankara’s call for help, the European Union was one of the first to offer assistance to countries affected by earthquakes. 21 European Union countries have sent ambulances and rescuers to Turkey to rescue thousands of earthquake victims under the rubble.

EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic

The European Commission activated the European Civil Protection Mechanism immediately after the earthquake. Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic said that under this mechanism, a total of 28 search and rescue teams from 21 EU member states went to Turkey, 11 of them arrived in Turkey and participated in the rescue work.

Janez Lenarčić stated that there were 1,185 people and 79 dogs in the ambulance crews.

According to Lenarhika’s statement, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Malta, Slovakia, Portugal, Montenegro, Albania, Cyprus and Slovenia. in Turkey after the earthquakes.

On the first day of the earthquake, 1,185 rescue teams and 79 search dogs were mobilized for Turkey from 19 Member States, including Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Greece.

Applications for first aid came from Italy, Hungary and Poland. Warsaw became the first country to announce the dispatch of a rescue group of 76 people to Turkey. Budapest and Rome also announced that rescue teams were ready for the morning of the quake.

Spain sent 91 rescuers to Adana in the south of the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it has also sent a ship with 500 naval forces for logistical support and rescue work.

France sent 139 rescuers specifically to Adana and Kahramanmaras, the epicenter of the first earthquake. In addition, 36 volunteers from Pompiers de l’Urgence Internatonale, headquartered in France, arrived at the scene yesterday with three search dogs.

France has announced that a new rescue team of 83 is preparing to travel to Turkey to set up a field hospital that will operate mobile for 15 days.

Germany announced that a search and rescue team of 50 rescuers and equipment flew to Adana yesterday afternoon. German volunteers also landed in Gaziantep yesterday.

On Monday evening, Italy sent a team of logistics teams, rescuers and medical personnel to Turkey. Ireland has announced that it will send 2 million euros for humanitarian aid.

Sweden, which has had a hard time applying for NATO membership with Turkey, has announced that it has donated $650,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for Ankara and Damascus.

One team organized in France that has sent many teams to Turkey is the French Pompiers de l’Urgence Internationale (PUI). The 33-man rescue team that departed from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport includes specially trained doctors, ambulance workers and a technical team.

Speaking to VOA in Turkish before flying to Ankara at Charles de Gaulle Airport, PUI President Philippe Besson stated that they were also involved in rescue efforts during the 1999 Izmit and Düzce earthquakes.

Stating that they continued to work with the Turkish AKUT and AFAD rescue teams after the Düzce earthquake, Besson said: “As soon as we received the news of the earthquake, we immediately contacted him. We went with a team of 33 search and rescue specialists. and 3 dogs. We have a medical team. We have drones that can be used for rescue purposes. “We will go to Ankara. From there we will go to Marash. Our goal is to be as helpful as possible, I hope that we contribute to the rescue of those who are trapped under the rubble. We go with all determination,” he said.

PUI vice-president Aurélien Berger also said that the organization’s headquarters are in Limoges, but they went to Turkey along with volunteer rescuers from all over France.

Berger said: “Ambulances have arrived from the Korets region, Toulouse, Limoges and the Vendée. First we contacted AFAD. As soon as the approval came, we quickly hit the road. There were many people under the rubble. “We’re heading to the area. I hope we can catch up. We’re going with equipment loaded. We hope to do our best,” he said.

Dr. Magali Zhanter, who is part of the team, states that they completed the team as specially trained earthquake and disaster rescue doctors. Stating that PUI is the second largest rescue team in France and that it provides first aid services in many parts of the world with UN certification. Janter said: “Because we are not a government agency, we have the opportunity to prepare and take action much faster. Depending on the disaster situation, we determine the point at which we can be most helpful. As a PUI team, we are fully equipped to retrieve victims trapped under the rubble, our experience is strong. This requires extremely special work. We are field-trained doctors, and our equipment and clothing are adapted to this. We are a little sad that we went on the Third day, but even after a week a life can be saved. We are determined, we remain as long as we are asked for help and there is a chance to live for those who are under the rubble to the end. We want to give,” he said.

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