While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

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.

The fire caused damage to the area.

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While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

The fire caused damage to the area.

While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

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The "Disaster Awareness and Education Activities Vest and Patch Award Ceremony" took place at AKOM with the participation of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan, IMM executives, and employees. The ceremony, which began with a moment of silence and the National Anthem, continued with speeches.

Ergün Cebeci, the head of AKOM (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center), who gave the first speech at the podium, said, “Our personnel have successfully learned many critically important topics through practical training, from tent pitching techniques to surface search and rescue, from injured evacuation procedures to first aid and the use of modern search and rescue equipment. Now, each of them is not just a municipal employee, but a first responder and a source of trust for their families, colleagues, and neighbors in the event of a possible disaster.”

Nuri Aslan, who began his speech by saying, “This morning I was at the hearing of our elected mayor of Istanbul Mr. Ekrem İmamoğlu, and his colleagues. I brought you his greetings,” continued, “We are going through a difficult process, but we are overcoming this period shoulder to shoulder thanks to your faith and efforts. From the very first day, you have been working day and night with all your might for both the future of Istanbul and the rights of 16 million Istanbul residents. I thank each and every one of you.”

“REMEMBERING MUST BE TRANSFORMED INTO CONCRETE PREPARATION AND DECISIVE ACTION”

Recalling the hardships of the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake, Aslan said, “Exactly 27 years ago, on that dark night of August 17, an indelible pain struck all of our hearts. Marmara shook; we lost thousands of lives, and the lives of countless families were irrevocably changed in a single night. Years have passed, but the historical responsibility that disaster placed on our shoulders is as fresh as yesterday: Never again be unprepared. We have not forgotten that pain, and we will not forget it. But we know very well that remembering alone is not enough; remembering must be transformed into concrete preparation and decisive action,” and continued:

“A single piece of technical knowledge you learn here, a conscious intervention you make in the field, and a calm decision you make in those seconds will save a person's life. Today, we share the pride of 1,500 of our colleagues successfully completing the first stage of their training. But this is not just about strong preparation.” This is just the beginning. Our goal is to equip a total of 10,000 of our colleagues with these trainings by the end of 2027. Why did we set such a goal? Because Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, with its Fire Department, Municipal Police, İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration), İSBAK (Istanbul Sanitation and Maintenance Agency), thousands of employees working in the field, and district municipalities, is a colossal institution that touches every street of this city. Every employee within this large structure who knows what to do in the event of a disaster will further strengthen Istanbul's resilience. The 1,500 colleagues graduating today are the first link in this strong defense chain. With this belief, I wholeheartedly congratulate each of my 1,500 colleagues who dedicated their time to the training, listened attentively to every piece of information, and undertook this sacred responsibility for the lives of others.”

The ceremony concluded with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan symbolically presenting patches to the IMM employees who successfully completed their training.

As part of the program, citizens were informed about earthquake preparedness, correct behavior during disasters, and necessary precautions.

In the drills conducted, building evacuation and safe assembly processes were practiced according to the scenario. First aid and fire extinguishing techniques were also practiced in case of a fire that might occur after an earthquake.

The Istanbul Fire Department continues its training, information, and drill activities aimed at increasing public awareness of disasters and emergencies, especially earthquakes.

We commemorate with respect and gratitude our citizens who lost their lives in the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake.

While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

While there was material damage, no injuries or fatalities occurred.

The fire caused damage to the area.