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As a frequent visitor to Turkey for holidays, and an admirer of your country, I was very shocked and saddened to learn of the tragedy. I feel frustrated at not being able to help,I can only wait for the setting up of a relief fund so that I can assist in the only possible way open to me. I would like to find out the address of the English language newspaper the Turkish daily news. Can anyone help!
Jim Holden, England

Reply to Alexa Bell, USA.
Please give me the address or phone number of your family in Istanbul so that l may search.
ibenli@sisecam.com.tr
90 216 3956326
Irfan Benli, Turkey

If anyone needs interpretation assistance between English and Turkish - please e-mail me - I can help! Turkceden Ingilizce'ye tercumanlik yapilir. Yardimci olabilir miyim?
jmb21@esc.cam.ac.uk
Judith Bunbury, UK.

Please note that the Hurriyet newspaper has a message board (in turkish) "hurriyet.com.tr/mesajhatti.htm you can try this.
Debbie Ucas, Turkey

I have family members in Istanbul and the surrounding areas. I have lost contact with them I am trying to find out if they are ok The family names are;
1) Impinar, 2) Özfiçici Can you help?
info@kord.demon.co.uk
Kurt Özfiçici

I am trying to find out about my friend Cem Kubilay who lives in Adaparzari. He lives at Dilmen Mah, 7 Sok, No 1/1 Adapazari and works at the Hotel Elmas Sakarya Cadessi 5400. His mobile number is 0542 647 1746, his home no is 0264 274 0971. So far I haven't been able to get through, if anyone knows how he and his family are, please contact me by email or telephone. Thankyou.
BNBAKER@GLEBEST44.freeserve.co.uk
0040 161 628 9508
KELLY HAIGH, OLDHAM, ENGLAND

I am an Egyption girl and i am filled with sorrow for all the pepole in turkey, I was in Istanbul 3 days ago, and for that reason I feel so sad. If anyone knows this address or area please send to me because I have freinds there and want know any thing about them. The address is Ugur mumcu mahallesi, aksemsettin. cad.kasimpati. sokak.kardelen, daire 21 yakacik kartal, Istanbul. Thanks for help.
Hena Ahmed , Egypt

We are really concerned about the loss of life due to recent earthquake in Turkey. May God help all to restore peace & give courage to all individuals who have seen & encountered this worst disaster. We would like to know the seismic effect in Antalya, Turkey & is it safe to travel within few days. We would very much appreciate a reply. Regards,
Rahul Maheshwari Moscow, Russia e-mail : rahul@dinaint.com Fax : +7-095-3237810

Ms. Christine Stankus,USA: Don't be worried about ms. Mulkiye Calgin she is ok. She sends you warm regards. She has tried to contact you by fax but she has failed. Fenerbahce, sapanca,yenikoy, bahceşehir, çinarcik have seen no great damage. Do not worry!
Mohammed Chmez, Turkey

A very huge THANK YOU Malc Ellery, Turkey for contacting my family. Definitely relieved!
Sharon, Australia

I live in Goztepe, Isatnbul. I am ready to help anyone who wants to hear from their relatives and friends or families. My e-mail addr. is lalj@rocketmail.com and newaunt98@yahoo.com. Please write their names and last names and also where they live. It is not matter which part of the world. Here in Asian side of Istanbul is great. Do not worry about us. We are here to help anyone.
Lalehan Yenenler Turgutalp, Istanbul,Turkey

To our friends and relatives living in London, Amsterdam and Köln, we are safe and fine in Istanbul. The earthquake was not that strongly felt in the area we live. Our parents are also fine. They were out of town at the time.
Cigdem dalay demirel, Turkey

Pippa Robinson and Dai Jones - travelling together in northern Turkey at the moment. Any information on their whereabouts would be much appreciated. Email: robinsonwendy1@hotmail.co.uk
Wendy Robinson, UK

To John Sweet - USA who was seeking for information about CANKIRI in Turkey, worried about his family. Dear John, Nothing to worry as Cankırı was not affected of the quake at all. No casualties were reported from Cankiri Your pals should definitely be safe. Email: vardar@peninsula.com.tr
Levent Vardar, Turkey

I live in Ortakoy-Istanbul and my parent live in Eskisehir. Many of the areas of Istanbul -except Avcilar, Sefakoy- are fine. I talked with my parent and my friends that live in Eskisehir. It is also fine except one apartment collapsed due to the worst construction material.
Nevin Gerek, Turkey

If anyone has heard anything about HONOR SMITH, who was to be travelling with her boyfriend to Istanbul for the start of his naitonal service this week, please contact myself or her sister, Kelly Moorhouse, on the following number (+44 1227 455496) or e-mail pete_darby@bigfoot.com May we all find those we seek, safe and sound
Pete Darby, UK

Looking for Arzu Sancili (and family) derince kocaeli dunlupinar mah. ozkan sok. F blok
alescar@tin.it
Andrea Scarpa, italy

Levent, Etiler, Bebek and Arnuvutkoy are not at all or at least not badly affected.
Marion, Turkey

To: Louisa Myers - Scotland. I was in the Kadıköy-Feneryolu area yesterday (Wednesday) and it all looked fine. That area, and the area I am in - Şenesenevler - felt the quake quite strongly but no buildings have been damaged. Are you looking for information on someone? I may be able to help as my mobile and landline are working.
Cathy Caple, Staying in İstanbul (English)

To all people looking for their relatives or friends in Istanbul. Giving only the names is not enough. Please give the phone numbers, so we can call them from Istanbul. I am sorry but, I have not yet managed to call Adapazari, Izmit, Yalova, Golcuk and Cinarcik.
Besim Caliskan, Turkey

If you need to find information concerning missing persons working in schools and colleges in Istanbul please send us an e-mail. We've been in touch with a number of institutes and will try to find information for you. Tel +90 212 251 74 84, Fax +90 212 252 48 41. Email: akademist@akademi-istanbul.com.tr
Krzysztof Ochedowski, Turkey

Eventhough I am away from the disaster area, I myself and my company here to help anyone from abroad if they are looking for their friends, loved ones, or want to reach authorities for aid purposes. Please contact me either by phone or by e-mail if you are seeking assistance ..Tel: +90 532 2136512, email: vardar@peninsula.com.tr
Levent Vardar, TURKEY

I've been trying to find some old family friends in Istanbul, Salih Meric, his brother Semih Meric, and their mother. Unfortunately, I don't have their latest address in Istanbul, only their phone number, which doesn't work. Myself and my parents are very concerned and would like to know if they are alright.
kellie.hibbert@eds.com
Kellie Hibbert, Belgium

I am living in fatih-istanbul /turkey. I am working dyo paint company gebze-kocaeli/turkey. If you have close relatives in Istanbul (except Avcilar) don't worry everything is good. Life has been stopped for two days in sakarya-gölcük-yalova-kocaeli. Holiday areas have not got a problem (south of turkey&aegean area antalya-bodrum-marmaris-izmir...etc)
Selim Turan, Turkey

I am trying to establish contact with Eymen & Ersin Arel, Cumhuriyet Mah., Serpil Sokak, Simsek Apt. B Blok 24/3, 54050 Sakarya. Can anybody help with news of them or their neighourhood? Thanks in anticipation.
RGolke@aol.com
Richard Golke, England

I am looking for information about Erdek, my boyfried is working at Koparan Summer Camp. His name is Alex Case. Even info on the area would be appreciated.
kim.geddes@talk21.com
Kim Geddes, England

I read that there is a urgent need for interpreters in Turkey to help rescue team. I am from Bristol and fluent in Turkish as well as in English. Is there a phone number that I can contact to join to british rescue team, or other wise to meet them in Turkey if I can get a flight to Turkey today. Thank you for this site and your help.
kenan@yazici.sreaming.net
Kenan Yazici, UK

I can try to call people from here. But I do not speak Turkish so if you have phone no of English, French or German speaking people I will try.
marion_newlook @istanbulnet.com.tr
0090 532 372 4980
Marion Buckmueller, Turkey

I am tired of "just sitting" without any effort to help people. I am very worried about things here. Please help me to help you... just drop me a line at e109260@metu.edu.tr and I will be more than happy to help you to find relatives.
Huseyin Hacihabiboglu, Ankara, Turkey

Cousin Jack Sigura In Istanbul, are you OK?
Fred, UK

I have a website set up by TUBITAK and other organisations. There are many, many people who cannot find their families, please look at their questions and please help if you can. We have already activated members of Turkish and Azeri newsgroups through this site. Please help with any information you have on the area, the neighbourhoods or the people. Thank you, Nermin Cox http://deprem.ulakbim.gov.tr
Nermin Cox, USA

I do not have any special skills to help these people, but I really want to donate, and it surprises me that I have not seen or heard of any appeal funds in the U.K. Please let me know as this is the only way I could help. My love to all Turkish people. Email: Martin.vankerkhof@compaq.com
Martin van Kerhhof, U.K

To Ogun Ates:
I live in Eskisehir. We felt the tremor very badly in Eskisehir during the terrible earthquake. Luckily, there is little damage in Eskisehir. Only one 7-storey building (Tarhan Apt.) on the Sivrihisar Cad. collapsed crushing about 50 people to death. This is the only casualty in Eskisehir.
+90-222-3352952
K.Husnu Can Baser, Eskisehir, Turkey

My son Martin Grant Scandling left London for Turkey on15th August, 1999 and as far as I know was headed for Istanbul. He is travelling on a South African Passport. Date of birth 1972:12:18.
audreyscandling@cybertrade.co.za
Audrey Scandling, South Africa

My boyfriend, Ercan Yildirim was in the naval base at Golcuk that was badly affected by the quake. If anyone has any information about him, or if Ercan himself is reading this, please contact me at rachel.north@tesco. net thankyou.
Rachel North, England

If anybody would like to display information for raising money for this diasaster relief, would they please contact me. We have been given the exclusive rights on www.turkey.com to try and find some way of raising money. If you know of a charirty that has a web site, please please send me a banner. Thank you in this great time of need. My thoughts and prayers go out at this agonysing time. We will not leave you on your own Turkey.
paul.edwards@scotland.com
Paul Edwards, Scotland

Would like information on Kocaman family : Ali Farri, Susan, Kutlan and Tansu, visiting relatives (also named Kocaman) in Istanbul. Many thanks.
deborah_read@uk.ibm.com
Deborah Read, United Kingdom

One of my friends received an e-mail from a man from Kocaeli University and he gave his cellular phone number. But i cannot reach him.He asked for the people who can speak English or other foreign languages to help people come over to my country to help to the victims. I can speak english and I want to know how can I help. His cellular phone number is: 0532-774 4525. plase contact me and I will go there with all my friends to help them. THANKS
Lalehan Yenenler Turgutalp, Istanbul,Turkey

We are a radio station broadcasting in Istanbul. Here are some telephone numbers where one can have information about relatives and friends in the area. Istanbul Governorship, Crisis Centre Telephone : 0090 212 514 17 50
Istanbul Governorship, Crisis Centre Telephone :
0090 212 511 00 41
0090 212 511 79 12
Kocaeli Crisis Centre Telephone :
0090 262 321 44 00
Kocaeli Health Crisis Centre :
0090 262 325 30 34
AKUT (Turkish Civilian Rescue Team) Istanbul Office Telephone :
0090 212 252 46 44
0090 212 249 22 40

For the ones who are willing to make a donation to AKUT, here its bank account number ; Türkiye İş Bankası Galatasaray Şubesi Account No : 364 711 (US Dollar)
Açik Radyo (Open Radio) , Turkey

I would really like to help in some way. Either by getting time off work to help those already out there, or by raising money. Can anyone give me information about any of the above. Where would any money go to?
Charlene Eden, England

My family were on holiday in Cesme two weeks ago. My grandchildren, Rachael 8 and Hazel 6 years old, became very goods friends of several Turkish children from Instanbul, particularly, Sehlin Gorkem of Rihtim Cadde Iskele sokar Rasim Pasa Mahallesi Kadikoy Istanbul - Telephone 0212 345 (or 365) 8028 and they are so upset about what has happened and if Sehlin and her family are alright. Can anyone help us find out. We have tried telephoning but no luck to date.
mgrainger@tgwu.org.uk
0161 281 0273 (home) or 0161 848 0909 (work)
Marilyn Grainger, England

Worst affected places are Golcuk, Izmit, Adapazari, Yalova, Cinarcik Istanbul had about 500 fatalities mainly in Avcilar area (west of the main airport) but rescue efforts are under control. Very Important!!!!! GOLCUK, IZMIT, YALOVA, ADAPAZARI NEEDS URGENT HELP ESPECIALLY SPECIALISED RESCUE PERSONNEL WITH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY PIECES. Turkish authorities are overwelmed by the scale of the disaster. People need expert help. There are still people who are alive under the wreckages. Thanks
Koray, Turkey

My brother and his wife live in Izmit thankfully they are safe and well. If there is anyone who wish to contact their relatives in Izmit area please give their names, adresses and telephone numbers so that I can ask them to try to contact them. My best wishes to you all.
hodgkins@biodata.co.uk
020 7723 8696
Zerrin Hodgkins (nee Ciloglu), London, UK

My family is located just west of Golcuk, a small village named Halidere, there is not word from here yet. It is directly across from the burning refinery. If any one hears of the FIROL family please email us, we are very upset and worried. There are 12 members of the immediate family.
1. Zelkif Firol-father
2. Nurcan Firol-mother
3. Ozlem Firol-sister-age 21
4. Gulcan Firol-sister-age 19
5. Umit Firol-sister-age 17
6. Yucel Firol-his wife and daughter in Golcuk
7. Senol Firol-wife and two daughters.
Any word would be helpful the not knowing is the worst. It's possible that Senol Firol is working on the tug boat at the refinery, this is his normal jobsite, we just don't know if he was working the night of the earthquake. Thank you BBC for any help you can give.
Erdal Firol and family

I'm deeply saddended for Turkey at this time. My daughter Hannah is at Marmaris and phoned to say all is well there. Meanwhile I try every day to contact the OZER family in Istanbul- Erol and Okan- but their phones are not working. They live at Atakoy near the airport. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
mikeblunden@compuserve.com
Michael Blunden, England

To all questions on if people in Turkey (that they know and be afraid of) : The earthquake is on the region called Kocaeli (Izmit), Adapazari (Sakarya), Golcuk, Yalova, Some parts of Istanbul and Bursa mainly. If you mail me I directly can help you to find your relatives, friends (if possible please provide me their address and phone numbers).
serdar.bilecen@compaq.com
+90-532-2855943
Serdar Bilecen, Ankara, Turkey

My friend is MURAT ALTUNAL, forestry engineer working in Safranbolu, his family is in Istanbul who name Arif, Nuriye, Fuat and Dehmet. I am so worried about my friend and his family, although I know the quake happened in Izmit . I haven't taken any new from my friend since Tuesday. Anybody knows if they're alright now, please contact me at hapm@hcm.fpt.vn
P.Minh, VietNam

Please pls pls do not create panic. Spread the news that except Avcilar and surrounding areas, Istanbul is Intact = all locals and visitors are ok. Please try to make this clear because I read from the message boards that an unnecessary preoccupation and anxiety is being created and causing the people with relatives and friends visiting Turkey worry in vain .
Ali Kunt, Turkey

Cemal Doganay, Canada:
I have a contact in Gebze, and would possibly be able to help. My e-mail address is athomas@iecnc.org I would need a phone number, or address to be able to locate them.
Alison Thomas, Internet Education Centre, North Cyprus

For those who have friends, relatives in Izmir and Ankara:
There is no damage at all in these cities...
for those who are in search of their beloved who live in Istanbul, you can mostly be sure that there is no damage in the areas where the telephone codes start with +90 216... I wish I could give info about other cities however the rescue efforts are still going on there... If it is going to be any help the rescue teams are still getting alive people out of the debris... Keep your hopes and prayers
Cenk Erdil, Ankara, Turkey

My Fiance is very anxious about the safety of his cousins, the Nergiz family, who live in Farsi, Istanbul. His cousin is a policeman. He has been trying to contact him since Tuesday but the telephone lines are all busy. If anyone has any information can you please let me know. Also, does anyone know there whereabouts of Cengiz Karali who I believe lives in the Birkakoy district of Istanbul. I was told there was a lot of damage there.
g_wensley_walker@hotmail.com
Gail Wensley-Walker, England

Hello Anil, Nothing wrong with me and my family. In fact. Earthquake did not affect the Kadikoy region. But the morals of the people are bad because many people living on the otherside are still under ruins. Thanks for your interest...
Erhan

I would like to know that my friend Serap Okur, who works in the personnel department at Kodak in the city, is OK. Also, if anyone in Turkey wants to get a message through to someone in the London area, particularly around Islington/Dalston/Highbury, and the people here don't have email access, I would be happy to have email messages sent to me, and to act as a messenger (I would need contact details here). And congratulations to the BBC for such an initiative.
g.coult@unl.ac.uk
Graham Coult, United Kingdom

I am living in turkey and I will do my best to help contact relatives my email address is aliucas@superonline.com. Please try to let us have telephone details.
Debbie Ucas, Turkey

Only some of the low-profile areas such as Bagcilar, Avcilar in Istanbul have been affected. City centers areas such as Kadikoy, Etiler, Besiktas, Uskudar, islands, the immediate areas on Bosphorus and toursitic sites are safe and fine. I am willing to help anyone who wants to hear anything from their loved ones.
MUSTAFA.ONGUN@garanti.net.tr
Ayse Ongun, Turkey

To Sabahat Stone: I have not heard any casualties in Findikzade, but to be sure, if you give their number I can contact them. My email is bcaliskan@bridge.com
Besim Caliskan, Istanbul, Turkey

For Dave-UK, Ref Nick and Gaele, we have called the school and they have told us all the teachers are ok.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

For Alexa-USA- please let us know their names and the number you were calling and any other details that may help us find them.
mellery@bridge.com
+90-212-274-3281
Malc Ellery, Turkey

My husband, Erdal Firol is trying to find out anything about his family, Zelkif Firol-father, his mother, 3 sisters who lived at home. Also are two married brothers in the area. They are in Halidere, just west of Izmit across Marmaris from the refinery. Anyone who hears anything please contact us. email-Izmit@webtv.net this is my husbands email address he has always loved his home.
Teri Firol, U.S.A.

Looking for word of Zubeyde Tarim of Yalova or Ridvan Tarim of Iznick. If you have any info, please let me know. Thank You!
apel39@iscssun.uni.edu
3192776877
Nicholas Apel, USA

My parents went to Turkey to observe the eclipse and we haven't heard from them. They were going to Sivas to watch the eclipse. Their names are Barbara Elizabeth and Rodney Francis Pommier, MD. He is a surgeon so he may be assisting the relief effort. God bless and keep all of you. You are in our prayers constantly.
sarundel@ucla.edu
Sabrina Arundel, USA

Don't wish to tie up phone lines, but very concerned about close friends in Heybeliada, Kadikoy (Ist.), also Bursa. Can you send information about the extent of damage in those areas? (via Email, In Turkish or English). Many thanks.
signet2@sprynet.com
Jan B., USA

There is a work colleague of my partners called Tom Blackwood, who was staying at the Naval Base. He works for Matra Marconi in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, neither his wife nor the company have heard from him yet. We do know that the person in the next room to him has survived, if anyone can help we would be more than grateful, our prayers and good wishes go out to everyone at this time.
lula@lula.screaming.net
00 44 1438 721057
Julia Ball, UK

Dear Rima galievna, Please inform us your condition at Istanbul.We are very much worried.
soukat@yahoo.com
(8) (3272) 620511
Showkat Ali, Kazhakhstan

I am trying to contact Miss Sevgi Yoney, Research Assistant in the Politics Department of the Istanbul University. I would appreciate your help.
0171 263 8548
ymakedonis@iname.com
Yiorgos Makedonis, UK

I have been trying to reach my friend Ersoy Fidan, I believe he is from the Asian side of Istanbul. If anyone knows him or his whereabouts, please email me. Also I need to know if the north coast of the sea of Maramara was hit hard, in the Sarkoy/Hoskoy area. Tesekur.
stumble69@hotmail.com
(604) 823-4658
Kevin Sawatzky, Canada

M Owens: Etiler area is perfectly fine, so your son will surely have his home to return to.The worst hit area in Istanbul is Avcilar(and its proximity).I know that not being able to reach close ones via telephone drives one crazy...but nothing to worry about in Etiler.
SB, Istanbul, Turkey

I don't have a last name, but I am wondering about a young lady by the name of Yaprak, she lives in Istanbul and I have no word from her on ICQ, I would really like to know if she is ok! I pray to God that she is!
iluvumom@hotmail.com
(909) 359-6920
Bryan Washburn, USA

If anyone hears from or has seen Fay Cooper and her boyfriend Steve will they please email her mother c/o robert@robert-the-bruce.com. Also, please tell her to contact home.
Robert Bruce, England

Phoebe Roberts and her fiance Ram work for Imaginative Travellers in Istanbul. They live at the Hali Hotel, Klodfarer Cadd 20 Cemberlitas, Istanbul. I would like to know that they are safe and well.
Barbra.Wagner@det.nsw.edu.au
51 02 9561 8734
Barbra Wagner, Australia

For Sonny-USA. We have spoken to the people at Isik University. Erdal has been seen today and is ok. We have a message out for him to call us.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

My best friend and her family live in Golcuk and I am desperate to find out if they are ok. I do not have a telephone number but their address: Donanma Cad, Kutula Apt, #23, Dai 12, Golcuk, Kocaeli.Please help, if anyone knows anything, anything, please let me know. Thanks
Silvia Zambrano, England

For Tesa USA/Okinawa- We have called Hotel Hobby, they have told us that Nihat has left the hotel and is now living in USA
Malc Ellery, Turkey

I am one of the people who lived this nightmare. I thought that I can help to find your friends, family etc. Please contact with me (+ 90 542 427 7002). But there is no damaged except AVCILAR in ISTANBUL. So don't worry and I DID NOT HEAR ANY FOREIGN NAME WHO DIED IN THIS EARTQUAKE IN ISTANBUL. If you want to know anything else please contact with me
Erden ASLANER, Turkey/Istanbul

MANY MANY THANKS to Wendy James for letting me know that Lew and Linda are safe - we've been so worried. Thank you.
Jane Docherty, Australia

Etiler is fine nothing happened there.
Reeta Paakkinen, Turkey

I've been contacted by four people and and I still think that I can try to help more. I've been reading e mails of people asking for information about the locations such as Fenerbahce, Etiler etc. I've been to some of those places and I can say that major destruction occurred only in Avcilar and Sefakoy in Istanbul. Those who are asking for help please give detailed information , good luck to all of us.
guvencrc98@yahoo.com
Guvenc Ozel, Turkey

If anyone has news of Tugrul Goktepe and his family, or of the damage in Bursa, please could they post it on this page.
Clare Moseley, UK

Anyone who cares about someone in İstanbul & İzmit & Bursa & Eskişehir.. I can give any information about people and latest situation from this cities. I am living in İstanbul. I might not be able to range to the other cities Gölcük, Yalova, Bolu and Adapazarı. If you can send an e-mail to me or give any phone number I will try to contact with the survivors from everywhere which is available and I will reply the results from your e-mail addresses.
adnanken@hotmail.com
0532 331 8573
Adnan ÖZTÜRK, survivor Istanbul, Turkey

My Turkish rest Family in istanbul 1-Hazim Esat Gil, 2-Omar Esat Gil, 3-Ibrahim Esat Gil, 4-Sami Esat Gil, 5-Nami Esat Gil, 6-Masud Esat Gil, and all the rest of Esat Family In Turkey I hope they are all right if any one know about them mail me yyanoo@yahoo.com
Yasser Asaas, Saudi Arabia