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41 PERSONNEL AND 13 VEHICLES DEPLOYED TO GİRESUN

Under the coordination of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality provided support for the operations to be carried out in Giresun last weekend against the expected heavy rainfall, floods, and water inundations. IMM dispatched a team consisting of search and rescue personnel and technical equipment to the region.

33 personnel from the IMM Fire Department, along with 1 first response vehicle, 4 rescue vehicles, 2 logistics support vehicles, 1 pickup truck, 1 minibus, 1 maintenance and repair vehicle, and 1 emergency ambulance were deployed. The IMM Road Construction, Maintenance and Repair Department also supported the operations with 8 personnel, 2 pickup trucks, and 2 motor pumps. Thus, a total of 41 personnel and 13 vehicles served in the region under the coordination of the Giresun Governorship.

LOCAL FLOODS RESPONDED TO: 14 PEOPLE RESCUED

While a widespread flood on the scale expected did not occur in the region, localized heavy rainfall caused flooding in some areas. Istanbul Fire Department teams participated in evacuation, rescue, and flood response efforts in the areas where needed.

During the operations, a total of 14 people who were trapped were rescued by the teams and handed over to the relevant authorities.

MAYOR KÖSE THANKS ISTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY TEAMS

After completing their work in the region, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality teams left Giresun to return to Istanbul. Giresun Mayor Fuat Köse met with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality personnel before their departure and thanked them for their work during the heavy rainfall and flooding and for their support to Giresun. Köse bid farewell to the teams who had completed their duties.