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A short checklist based on official guidance. See sources at the bottom for full details.
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Before
During
After
Before
Identify safe spots at home; secure items that could tip over.
Create a family emergency plan and prepare an emergency kit.
Find your assembly point and agree on a family meeting place.
Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity (valves/breaker).
During
Indoors: get under/next to a sturdy desk/table; protect head and neck with
DROP–COVER–HOLD ON
.
Do not go to the balcony; do not jump from windows; do not use elevators.
Outdoors: move away from power lines, trees, buildings, and walls; crouch in an open area.
After
After shaking stops, shut off electricity, gas, and water; turn off stoves/heaters.
Avoid damaged buildings; evacuate via the pre-identified route and go to the assembly area.
If you smell gas: close the valve, open doors/windows, and leave immediately.
Expect aftershocks; stay away from damaged buildings and follow official instructions via radio/TV.
Official sources
AFAD AFADEM – Deprem
AFAD – Deprem öncesi/anı/sonrası
DASK – Zorunlu deprem sigortası
e-Devlet – Toplanma alanı sorgulama
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