Addressing the needs of search and rescue teams in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Türkiye
AKUT Search & Rescue Association has been at the forefront of rescue operations in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes that shook Türkiye in 2023. The scale and severity of the disaster demanded weeks long intensive search and rescue missions with canine teams on the ground, requiring continuous supply of materials and equipment for rescue teams. Royal Canin Foundation was there to support.
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT SOLVE?
An emergency fund to AKUT Search & Rescue Association was deployed to help replenish needed material equipment and available supplies used by canine teams with the utmost objective to ensure continued search and rescue operations across 11 earthquake-impacted cities in Türkiye.
AKUT Search & Rescue Association is an entirely voluntary, non-governmental organization involved in searching, assisting, and rescuing all those that require support in natural disaster and emergency situations
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that shook Türkiye during February 2023, weeks long search and rescue missions were conducted to save people and pets from the debris. The magnitude and severity of natural disaster required simultaneous rescue operations across 11 impacted cities for a long duration, which demanded the continued availability of essential equipment, supplies and materials needed by rescue organizations.
Royal Canin Foundation activated its emergency fund to help support AKUT in replenishing its most essential emergency supplies and equipment for its canine teams. These included, canine gears, dog booties, leashes, flashlights, trackers, protective housing, among others.
“The support provided by Royal Canin Foundation is greatly appreciated. As a volunteer-based Association, we need continuous support from our partners to smoothly continue our operations, be that in the aftermath of natural disasters or in regular times. Equipment supplies to our canine teams are very important for continued disaster preparedness and management.”
Zeynep Yosun Akverdi – Chairwoman of AKUT
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