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A series of devastating earthquakes have hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria killing and injuring thousands. Thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged.
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Situation
People have been left without shelter in freezing winter conditions, with humanitarian needs expected to grow in the coming days. Access to clean water will likely be a challenge, bringing the risk of cholera and other diseases.
Solution
DEC charities and their local partners are among the first responders, working with locally-led relief efforts. Immediate priorities are medical treatment for the injured, shelter for those who have lost their homes, heaters for space and winter kits with blankets, and warm clothes, and ensuring people have food and clean water.