US Ships Concrete Crusher, Generator to Turkey

At the daily press conference, Price expressed his condolences for those who lost their lives in the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes, which affected 10 provinces in total, with the epicenter of the “disaster of the century” in the districts of Pazarcık and Elbistan from Kahramanmaraş. .

Stating that the United States is working to help the people of Turkey and Syria, Price reminded that the death toll, including 3 US citizens, is increasing every hour.

“This earthquake was one of the most severe in the century and we express our condolences to the victims, survivors, rescue teams, relief teams, families, neighbors and friends affected by it,” the spokesperson said. saying.

“WE ARE SENDING ADDITIONAL CRUSHERS AND CONCRETE GENERATORS”

Noting that the US Disaster Relief Team, consisting of 200 people, is in the field, Price also stated that there are two rescue teams made up of expert personnel equipped with special equipment.

Price said the US personnel included first responders, hazmat and logistics technicians, engineers and medical professionals.

Noting that the Disaster Relief Team went with 77 tons of special equipment, Price said: “In addition, we sent concrete breakers, generators, medical supplies, tents, water and water treatment systems. US helicopters transport rescue personnel to areas difficult to access due to the destruction. We are also prepositioning additional support equipment in the region, which we hope will contribute to the relief effort.” he said.

Expressing that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on the phone earlier in the day, Price said: “Just as Turkey has sent humanitarian aid and rescue specialists to many countries in the past , we are proud to join the global efforts. to help Turkey. he used the phrases.

Spokesman Price said: “We will do our best to meet Turkey’s needs. Before long, we will start talking about additional humanitarian aid to Turkey and the steps we will take on both sides of the border.” he performed the assessment of it.

Explaining that they are also trying to support those affected by the earthquake in Syria, Price said they appreciate Turkey for opening the gates of the Syrian border to humanitarian aid.

Price said that the aid sent to Syria went through organizations supported by the United States, that this aid only went to the people affected by the earthquake, not to the Bashar Assad regime. (AA)