Emergency financial support to be provided to families affected by the flood disaster in Istanbul

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that financial support will be provided to disaster victims within the scope of emergency disaster relief following the flood disaster in Istanbul, and that the necessary advance funds have been sent.

Statements from Minister Göktaş

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş made assessments regarding current events on a television broadcast and touched upon the flood disaster in Istanbul.

Loss of Life and Condolences

Stating that 2 people lost their lives in the disaster, Minister Göktaş wished God's mercy upon the deceased citizens and conveyed her get-well-soon wishes to all the people of Istanbul.

Evacuations and Shelter Efforts

It was shared with the public that two families affected by the flood and a disabled citizen in the Sultangazi district were relocated to a safe place.

Emergency Support and Resource Transfer

It was reported that resources were transferred within the scope of emergency disaster aid through the social solidarity fund and the necessary advance funds were sent to the region.

Psychosocial Support Teams in the Field

It was stated that psychosocial support teams will actively serve in the field in order to help citizens harmed by the flood disaster overcome the trauma and to heal the wounds.