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I am trying to contact a close friend of mine, Annie Lam, who is French and works at the Lycee Galatarasaray, Lisesi, Beyoghi in Istanbul. I want to know if she is ok. Many thanks! My tel: +44 181-384-9034, email: stuart.prince@npl.co.uk
Stuart Prince, UK

I am concerned about a friend of mine who lives in Fenerbance, Istanbul. I hope that he and his family are fine. If anyone has any news regarding Cem Balcisoy(Ex-Nottingham), please contact me. Thank you for your co-operation. please contact espev@csv.warwick.ac.uk
Gan, Tat Hean, UK

Trying to trace my friend Rachel her husband Hakan and 2 young children (Hazal 6 and Helin 3 mths). Email: vgreen@gam.com
Rachel Tezcanli, Golcuk, Naval Base, Turkey

My nephew, Nabeel Shaaban, US citizen, had left Greece about 1-1/2 wk ago to go to Turkey to obtain visa to Syria. No contact. Extremely concerned. Nabeel Shaaban, 26 yr old. Please let me know if ok. Family desperate to hear from him. God be with you all! Our tel: +1 541-867-3966, email: jann_g@yahoo.com
Jann Glenn, Oregon, USA

I am trying to get any information about my 72 year old mother Kadriye Kutlucinar. She lives in Bayramoglu (20) miles from Izmit. If you have any information about her, please contact me. Tel: +1 301-933-0142, email: CCVT2@AOL.COM Thank you
Iskender Kutlucinar, US

If I can help anyone with making phone calls to find out how people are, let me know. The internal phone lines are working (it seems) with no major problems. My telephone number is (Turkey) +90 212 249 26 48. I'm an English teacher working in the Taksim area of Istanbul, and can assure those worried about tourists that the major sites and hotels are unaffected by the quake. Email: sazzra@hotmail.com
Sarah Tanner, Istanbul, Turkey

VIC MENRATH, AUSTRALIA. I have tried the telephone number for your son's friend in Istanbul - it is ringing ok but nobody yet answers but it does not seem disconnected
Dermot, Turkey

I would like to know, if I could possibly go to Turkey and help? What kind of help do they need?
Lucy, Canada

I am trying to contact Nicholas McConnell who was teaching English in Istanbul. We have been trying to contact him .If you have any information please contact me as soon as possible. Email: lmcconnell@lineone.net
Jason McConnell, Scotland

For all those concerned about their friends, relatives and acquaintances in Istanbul. From what I have heard from my family and my friends, there is no considerable damage in Istanbul except for certain places in Kartal and in Avcilar. As for people living on the Asian side, the are covered from Maltepe to Kadikoy seems to have suffered minimal damage and no deaths or injuries are reported. On the European side of the city, the area covered up to Yesilkoy sounds fine albeit a couple of buildings reported to be damaged in Atakoy. The earthquake is known to have been felt by residents if Bursa, Eskisehir, Ankara and Kutahya but apparently with no serious damage.
Aysen Karpat, Reading, UK

My sister flew out to Istanbul from London on Saturday 14/8 to meet with her Australian boyfriend James McWilliam. She's also Australian and we haven't heard from either of them. My tel: 00 44 171 777 4991 or 00 44 403 555 721, email: Anna.Harte@chase.com
Anna Louise Harte, UK

I can monitor, organise, send email, and host, design and post web pages. This is my work email. I can get others to help do this as well. Let me know if you need this sort of help. CC me at "dusoleil@villagearth.net" in case I've left work when you respond. Tel: +1 408 396-7262, email: tdusoleil@ucsc-extension.edu
Terry duSoleil, usa

Could anyone tell me if my English friend - Louise Yibar and her husband Fahri and her son Can are ok? They live in Mudanya nr Bursa. If anyone knows them could you give them my love and ask if they need my help. Thank you email: K.Murray@mmu.ac.uk
Kathy Murray, Britain

I'm looking for my family who are living in Bandirma. My fathers name is Gunaydin Karaman and their address is Baglar Sokagi no 8/Gonollaha Mah. - Bandirma. My phone 00 47 55136845, email: roeye@online.no
Aydin Karaman Riple, Norway

To Arzu Anderson Look on www.ntv.com.tr or www.deprem.gov.tr for emergency numbers for Yalova. Aydin Sitesi has been quite badly hit according to the pictures we have seen on Turkish TV but telephones are not working everywhere. We contacted our family in Yalova last night. Good luck.
Judith Gurses, England

Dear Gail Wensley Waller, I am living in Fatih.Don't worry everything is good in Fatih(No affect)
SELIM TURAN, FATIH-ISTANBUL/TURKEY

I am living in Istanbul/Turkey. I am a civil engineer but I am working paint company as the marketing specialist in Gebze-Kocaeli. Of Kocaeli city centre-Gölcük-Yalova-Adapazarı-Istanbul (just only small area Avcılar region) were devestated by earthquake. Except that areas are safety and good (Holiday areas marmaris-istanbul-izmir-datca-antalya-kayseri...etc) We have collected medicine and equipment. We are sending tomorrow on 20 August to this area. We will collect pasteurised milk and biscuit-cookies. If you live in Istanbul or nearly region also you can join this private campaign for survivors. If you need information this campaign or about turkey you can contact with me. Best regards. Tel:+90-262.7547560(Ext.122) Email:selim.turan@yasas.com.tr
SELIM TURAN, ISTANBUL/TURKEY

To Gail Wensley: Fatih area of Istanbul is ok To Dan Aldredge, USA: Izmir is ok To Pier Albano, Mexico: Gayrettepe area of Istanbul ok. To David O'Connor, England: Bakirköy area of Istanbul ok. To Sven Van Poucke, Belgium: I contacted Prof M. Özgür from Çapa University Hospital and was told that at present there is no shortage of medical staff. Thanks for your offer.
Suhub Sulaiman, Turkey

I am very concerned and saddened by the shocking earthquake in Turkey. I experienced a mild earth tremor whilst working in Greece, which was very frightening, so I cannot begin to imagine how these people must be feeling. If I can help at all, please let me know. I can send e-mails on other people's behalf if that would be of any assistance. sueshea66@hotmail.com
Sue Shea, England

I looking for news of my brother Simon Bowes who teaches at International House and studied at the University. He was due to go to Assos with friends on the 16th. My phone: +44 802 560711, email: bowesles@hotmail.com. Many thanks.
Les Bowes, England

Looking for friend visiting family in Turkey-not sure of city/area. Her full name is Demit Demirtas. Please let me know if you hear anything! Thank you. My phone: +1 617-662-1656, email: glafleur@fmg-statestreet.com
Gina, USA

Many thanks to the BBC and all Turkish friends who replied to my email. I have finally managed to get in touch with my friend Hulya and she is well, thank you.
Pier Albano,

To Birgul Polat from Bursa, Turkey: I have contacted the school in London where you said your sister was studying. Apparently there are no classes at the moment so she is not there. However, they have given me her address in London and I have written to her giving her your message and the address of this website.
Anna Markham, UK

For those worried about friends and relatives in Kiziltoprak and Bostanci areas of Istanbul, I have heard that there is no damage in these areas. Best to keep calling, as phones do occasionally work.
Susen Vural, UK

Friends of INKUR English language school in Izmit. I spoke to BOB EVANS yesterday; he tells me that Nergis Demir-Evans, Michelle Melis and Daniel Uras are OK in Istanbul. All Nergis' family in Izmit are also OK. Gokçiçkek Dogan, the Director of Inkur told me she is hurt but all right, she spoke to secretary Gul. Other news is hard to obtain. What news of other Inkur people? Also, could anyone help me find BURAK TEZDIKER, of Yeni Tranship Vapur Acentasi in Izmit? I am far away in Mexico. What can the people of Mexico do to help you? My number: +52 47 18 69 62, email: teach@leon.online.com.mx
John Duggan, Mexico

For Christine Stankus; I have just talked to Mrs. Mulkiye Calgin. They are fine. They will try to send message also. bcaliskan@bridge.com
Besim Caliskan, Turkey

Roger and Sue Thompson are anxious to contact Dr. Sagir and his family who live at Cark Cad. Fulya Sok. Orkide Apt No 22, Kat 3, Daire No 5 Adapazari or their daughter Ozge who is living at Cesme Meydani Sok Cimen Apt 17/A Daire 8, Validecesme, Macka, Istanbul. Our phone: +44 1803 524481, email: roger.thompson@virgin.net
Roger Thompson, England

I want to offer my help as a volunteer to go and help in Turkey, I speak Turkish and have lived and travelled there. I am a journalist. Also I cannot make contact with friends in Rumeli Hisar - is that area ok?
Gill Newsham, UK

For Laya Labi, Israel: I have called Esra Kemaloglu and could speak to one of her family member. She and her family are well. She was not in Istanbul during the earthquake. She is still in Didim which is a town in Mediterranean Region of Turkey.
Besim Caliskan, Turkey

There is a web site for posting lost/found people: http://www.turkishfamily.homepage.com
Pinar Alparslan, USA

Emri, we hope all is well. Please call us we are worried. +1 212 974-3971 or +1 212 846-6863. NYU Student going to Istanbul to visit family. Returning on Sept 1st to U.S.A. We hope to see you soon. Love your Friends...
Maria Jara, U.S.A.

I would like to receive an updated list of the dead people in Adapazari (Izmit). I am looking for any information about the members of the Tekin family and Özoglu family. My tel: +49 711 7272820/2362930, email: silvia@linacre.ox.ac.uk
Silvia Iacuzzi, England/Germany at present

For the attention of Vincent Soekra, Surinema. Don't worry about your friend Nellie Bakboord and her/his family because Alanya is very far from the epicentre of the quake. I'm sure they're all well!
Ozgur YILMAZ, Istanbul, TURKEY

For Chris-UK. We have been in touch with the Gokdemir family in Tarabya and they are all ok
Malc Ellery, Turkey

Any one knows anything about Tavsantepe, Bekirpasa, Bahcesme, Dogukisla, Mehmet Ali Pasa areas in Izmit. Please help. My phone: +44 117 9350262, email: kenan@yazici.sreaming.net
Kenan Yazici, UK

Looking for Murat KURTULUS, known from Ghent, Belgium but now living in Istanbul. email: cva.doc@planetinternet.be, my phone: ++32/476/319.239
Ibrahim Hublou, Flanders, Belgium

Reply To :Jonathan Miller, usa: There is no problem in the area you've described.
Gur, Turkey

Asim Can Gündüz! Your sister, Gülhan Gündüz is ALIVE AND WELL. I have contacted the tel. number in Istanbul (she is in Istanbul). The babysister or the helping woman told me that there is no harm in the family, including injuries. Your sister has tried to call you, but failed to contact. So, "Geçmiş olsun". May everyone receive the same good news for their beloved.
Badahan Canatan

Please publicize the following site http://www.turkishfamily.homepage.com where people can post information about specific families in Turkey who have relatives and or friends abroad. I am a financial analyst working in France and I had been unable to get through by telephone for the past two days. Luckily I found out that my parents who are living in Istanbul are okay. I have set up the about message board so that other people will not have to go through the pain of not knowing.
Bezen Eerkmen, France

Eager to hear from our backpacking friends from Cape Town South Africa, Sietske Egers and Glynn Friend, who arrive in Istanbul on Sunday and was booked in an hotel which had the word 'Green' in it, but I am not sure of the exact name.
cca-lib@iafrica.com
Helen McPherson, Cape Town, South Africa

I am looking for Zeynep Erdim, she is in Ankara, and her parents, Aydin and Humeyra Erdim of Izmir. Zeynep was our exchange student and we have not been able to find her. Please have her contact us phone 978 597 0183 Thank you, we are grateful for the help.
heidi@crimnetworking.com
Heidi Crim, USA

I am trying to locate a very dear friend of mine, her name is Arzu Eren and she lives in Istanbul with her parents. I would like to know if Arzu and her family are alright. My phone number at work is +44 207 375 5388.
Neils Ribeiro, England

I live in ÜSKÜDAR,İSTANBUL. I want to explain on that night.at 01.30 ı came home from my friend's home.ı was alone at home because my parents were in Giresun for holiday.I didn't remember how ı jumped out my bed.I was very bewildered. Electricity was cut immediately.I thought of my life.I thought the end of world came.I prayed to God while I stood under the table.The earthquake contınued 45 second and the magnitude of quake was 7.4 .45 second came me like 45 moment .Then my neighbours called me to go out I went out.My home is safe. I and many people stayed out at that night. I'm safe but it doesn't me happy.Because;many people died. My e-mail address: mdarama@hotmail.com
Murat DARAMA, TURKEY

Need info on: Gurkan & Dilbert Celebi and Yasar Gurkan Celebi, Kartaltepe Mah., Mercan Cadd No:56 341 no Bayrampasa, Istanbul. Tel 212-695-2393
jmiller@mhba.com
Jonathan Miller, usa

I have info for donations to the earthquake victims: In reaction to the devastating earthquake in Western Turkey, Turkish-Americans and Turkish-American organizations have started a campaign for relief in the US. The following account is a Ziraat Bank account. Donations will be given to the Turkish Red Crescent Society, a branch of the International Red Cross, which is coordinating aid for the victims of the earthquake. Please make your US Dollar donations to the following account: TURKISH EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT For wire transfers:
BANK OF NEW YORK For: TURKISH EARTHQUAKE FUND Account #:8900017503 Bank of New York Routing Number: 021000018
MAIL YOUR CHECKS TO:
Ziraat Bank 330 Madison Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 *Instructions: Make your check payable to TC Ziraat Bank. Write in the memo section: Turkish Earthquake Fund. The International Red Cross has a 48-hour moratorium on their plan of action for relief in Turkey. You can follow updates on their website (www.ifrc.org) or at www.disasterrelief.org.
Murat Camoglu, USA

Trying to find out if Rowan Jones, travelling with Alex ? are OK. Both from Cardiff out there on holiday. E-Mail any info please.
Sherman_theatre@hotmail.com
R Smith, Wales

My thoughts and prayers to everyone in Turkey. I have several family members in istanbul, and I am very concerned for all of them. According to the postings the following areas are not damaged: Kadikoy, Fennerbahce, Suadiye, Goztepe, Ethemefendi, Bostanci. Please confirm. Also, what about Kartal (Uskudar Caddesi) Thank you so much for any information.
sule.markland@gsa.gov
Shula Markland, USA

To Louisa Myers, Scotland: There is no damage in Kadikoy and Feneryolu area. I have family living there and I could talked to them 2 hours after the earthquake.
pinar.alparslan@arcpartners.com
Pinar Alparslan, New York, USA

Request about missing people: Aera AUCILAR: Fam. ADIN Ayhan, ADIN Nurfen
Aera BAYRAMPASA: Fam. KAHRAMAN Ayten, KAHRAMAN Süleyman KAHRAMAN Hatice KAHRAMAN Kandemir
gastrosys@access.ch
Ismail Kahraman, Switzerland

Just to keep you updated, we have had requests to locate a total of 81 people today, many after the publication of your report. We have either successfully located or given information about their area of 63 of these. The other 18 cannot be reach because of inadequate contact information and telephone lines being down.
David Thomas.

Looking for Guy and Judy Pépin (that's "Pepin" with an acute accent on the "e"), who reside in Istanbul.
ed_friesen@post.club-internet.fr
Ed Friesen, France

I live in Istanbul. I've gone to Cinarcik after the quake. If anyone need info about Cinarcik especially (and Yalova also) I want to help. God bless all human from such disasters.
90.262.6472501 (work) 90.216.3575216 (home)
ozgurbrc@superonline.com / obircan@ykb.com
Ozgur Bircan, Turkey

If anyone knows where Aidan Reynolds (British) is please ask him to phone/e-mail people back home as they are concerned. He is a tour leader with Imaginative Traveller and may not have even been in the affected area at the time.
vicki_viking@hotmail.com
Vicki Neale, England

I'm looking for any information about Peter Townley, an English friend of mine who married a Turkish woman called Emre, with whom he has been living in Istanbul. Their address is Turnacibasi Sok, "Korur" Apt. 51/2, Beyoglu, Instanbul. Their phone number is 0212 292 0907.
webmaster@nexusonline.com
Steve Wright, UK

A message for those that have friends and relatives touring and back-packing in Istanbul: Nearly all tourists and back-packers stay in 2 areas of Istanbul. There are a few hotels in the Taksim area and most back-packers stay in the Sultanahmet area. Both areas felt the earthquake but there were no casualties. Most of the damage is to the East of Istanbul. The areas affected are industrial and receive hardly any visitors. I am living in the Sultanahmet area and know that there are very few phones. There are lines of people waiting to make calls. There is a shortage of phonecards and it is difficult to get a line out of the country at this time. Other areas of Istanbul that receive a few visitors are Sariyer, Üsküdar and Kadıkoy. These areas are also OK. Hope this puts a few minds at rest.
Steve Davey, Istanbul, Turkey

Jim Holden, you can contact the Turkish Daily News at:
Turkish Daily News, Hulya Sokak Nu:45, Gazi Osman Pasa, 06700 Ankara, Turkey. Editorial: Tel: +312-447-5697 Fax: +312-447-5695 E-mail: tdn@tdn1.com They also have a website at www.turkishdailynews.com
Fiona Thomson, The Netherlands

I am concerned for some friends of mine, the Gokdemir family, of Tarabya,Istanbul. They have a 15 year old son called Ugur, his mother is Nesse. I cannot get through to the Turkish Embassy hotline, and would just like to know they are safe. Even some information about the extent of damage in Tarabya would help. The news reports have not mentioned this region. If somebody could help I would grateful. Thanks Chris Whitfield
chrisw@liberty-human-rights.org.uk
0171 403 0711
Chris Whitfield, England

To Sachiko Ikeya:
Servet Turan is alive and well in Eskisehir. The town survived the disaster with minimal damage compared to the other unlucky provinces. Only one block of flats collapsed in Eskisehir killing ca. 50 people.
K.Husnu Can BASER, Eskisehir, TURKEY

My friend, Kim Harford, was travelling with 3 other South Africans in Istanbul. We don't know where they were staying and nothing has heard from them.
Megan.Phillips@Dresdner-Bank.com
Megan Phillips, United Kingdom

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is appealing for US$200,000 to meet the immediate needs of people affected by Tuesday morning's earthquake in Turkey which devastated six provinces.
Donations to UNICEF's appeal in the UK can be made to: UNICEF Turkish Earthquake Appeal. Credit Card Donations to - 24-hour hotline 0345 312 312;
Cheques made payable to: UNICEF, Turkish Earthquake Appeal Freepost, Chelmsford, CM2 8BR.
UNICEF Press Office, London

Dear Lalehan Yenenler, I think it might be a good idea to send an e-mail to Hurriyet or Sabah "Son Dakika" to ask about 'bilingual volunteers'. They have been announcing it all day yesterday. So I am sure they have all the details that you need. Best, Basak http://www.sabah.com.tr/w or http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/
Basak, Japan

There are NO DAMAGE IN Kadıkoy, Feneryolu, Florya, Bahcesehir, Bakırkoy, Marmaris. THERE NO DEAD AND NO WOUNDED FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN TURKEY. Except 4 Germans. I am living in Marmaris which is in South of Turkey, It is not in region of earthquake
Dilek , TURKEY

Here is a useful Turkish web site for those who speak Turkish and who want to find someone - http://www.deprem.ulakbim.gov.tr/
You can write a message. I can try to help anybody if I can - I am English and married to a Turk
ANNE KURT, Turkey

In reply to Miss Hena Ahmed;
Please do not worry about your friends, because no buildings collapsed here in Yakacik, Kartal. we are in a relatively safe position. sincerely...
Erdal Mazlum, Turkey, Istanbul

To the attention of Deborah Red, we can not e-mail to you. Please give us phone numbers of Kocaman family to contact as we are able to make local calls. There are about 75 Kocaman family in Istanbul. Please check your e-mail address. Is it correct?
Irfan Benli, Turkey

I am very worried about my friend and his family live in Kocaeli. I haven't heard anything since the quake. If anyone knows Tahir Buyukakin who is a research assistant at Kocaeli University, please let me know his state of health urgently. Any help will be very appreciated. My phone: +44 780 3595567, email: Mehmet.Karakus@www1.co.uk
Mehmet Karakus, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

This message is for Marilyn Grainger. Your grandchildren shouldn't worry. The area that their friends live (Rasim Pasa Mah Kadikoy) is in excellent condition. My mother lives in that area and I was able to contact her. Also Cesme Izmir is not effected at all from the earthquake. Hope this info will help. And thank you to BBC and all concern citizens of the world for my home country's devastation.
Yahya Akyel, USA

To Wendy LeBlanc; Eceabat is approximately 400 miles to the west of the quake area right on the Dardanelles. There is no damage in that area, though people have felt the quake.
Mehmed Cavusoglu, Turkey/USA

For the attention of Dave Barnett, UK. I have just telephoned Interlang Bakirkoy school today (Thursday) where Nick Hirst works and they have confirmed that he is ok.
Wendy James, Turkey

I am trying to get any information about Lisa Scholter from Nottingham, who is currently doing a Turkish course in Istanbul. My phone: +44 161 929 8700/ 161 437 5882, email: jon@mere.co.uk
Jonathan Clements, UK

If anyone received my message, sorry about my mistake on my phone number. It is 44 1604 636247 Thank you very much for all your help.
Tulin Norris, England

If you have any information on the welfare of Mike Hibbs and family please e-mail me. Mike is a friend and colleague who works as an English teacher for BAe here in Saudi. He is currently in Turkey with his Turkish wife and children. They have two properties, one is in Istanbul and the other is to the southwest of Istanbul. Thank you. My phone: +96638578979, email: markeread@hotmail.com
Marke Read, Saudi Arabia

Information now received on Kocaman family in Istanbul - all are well. Many thanks.
Deborah Read, United Kingdom

I am an Irish citizen living and working in Istanbul. I know a lot of English teachers working here. If I can be of any help, please email me. My address is jamesdwyer@hotmail.com In response to earlier emails, the damage to the areas of Besiktas, Kadikoy, Uskudur and Begyolu was minimal and I have heard of no casualties in those areas
James Dwyer, Turkey/Ireland

Thank you so much BBC!!! I posted a message yesterday asking about my friend Esra Kemaloglu in Istanbul and today had an e-mail message from Irfan Benli in Istanbul who had called her mobile phone number. She and her family are well. Thank you again Irfan Benli!!!!
Laya Labi, Israel

I'm worried about my pen-friend Atîlla Yoran and his family. Their address is: Hamidiye M.h., Acarla Koop, E Blok DAIRE, Inegöl/BURSA. We have read that there was a lot of damage in Bursa. I'd like to know that he is OK, and him to know that we are thinking of him. What help does the family need - what can we do? Phone: +39 0577 747118, email: justin@chiantinet.it
James Harris, Italy

I am worried about a friend of mine in Eskisehir, Turkey. His name is Servet Turan. His address is (or was?) University Sitesi, CB Block #21, 26470, Eskisehir. Thank you.
Sachiko Ikeya, Japan

I am looking for a friend who was staying in backpacker accommodation in Istanbul. His name is Mark Wheeler and hes from Australia. My phone: 44 171 595 4014, email: byron_collins@paribas.com.
Byron Collins, United Kingdom

I have access to Asia and if you need to contact relatives please do not hesitate to contact me.
106122.1645@compuserve.com
Bill Hirst, Hong Kong

Looking for info on safety/whereabouts of Peter Devanney and wife - known to be in Istanbul are.
01903 530674
Bill Devanney, UK

After this tragic event, we are fine and safe. Our friends and relatives living in France, you do not need to worry. It is hard to reach us through telephone. Zeynep and Eric Devisscher,Besiktas, Istanbul
Zeynep Saygi devisscher, Turkey

To anyone whom can help me. My name is Ornaree Chularatana from Thailand. I'm very worried about my fiance and his family whom I still haven't heard anything from. I tried everything but it's so hard being here so far away. So if anyone has any information..anything please let me know as i'll be very grateful.... His name is Irfan Atasoy...and his address is: KELEBEK KIRTASIYE, PTT SK. NO. 10, SAKARYA, TURKEY, phone 0264 2737958 Please anyone in Sakarya area...reading this, please I'm begging you...please let me know....any news from there....good or bad....I'll be very grateful. It's such a heartbreaking not knowing and not be able to do anything from here. Please. Thank you very much with all my heart.
ornaree@loxinfo.co.th
662 7353469
Ornaree Chularatana, Thailand

I have direct contact with the family Eren from Golcuk. Golcuk is 70% demolished it is one of the worst hit town a lone the Marmara sea. They have a big navy base there and it seems that the government are looking after the navy base and not taking care of the people of Golcuk. Today 48hrs after the quake the people received food and water. Last night when we talked to some of the family they said "babies are crying because they have no milk and the children are crying because they are hungry". Foreign support is super but where is the Turkish government/army?
Judith Unternaehre, Switzerland

Further to my previous request, the Nergiz family come from Fatih in Istanbul. Was this area affected?
Gail Wensley Walker, England

My friend Sally Canbay is staying with her husband Murat Canbay and his family in Kumla which is near to Bursa. Please could you give me any relevant news. Thank you.
Sari2499@yahoo.com
01482 665709
Sarah Ward, England