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Please let me know if my friends are alive: Nese Etik - Istanbul; Saim Gurhan - Istanbul; Murat Yesilliten - Suadiye/Izmit
Tim Forster, UK

This is a message for anyone with relatives or friends at the Koparan summer camp in Erdek, Turkey. I have had an email from the camp to say that everyone is okay, and please don't worry about them.
Hannah Kimber, UK

I am looking for news about my friend Alp Figen and family in Istanbul. Please write.
Anka V Mathews, Houston, USA

Looking for Murat or Joskin Dogan. Address - Kilavliz Cayiri Cad, Akasyasok Oz Apt, No 40/8 Kugukyali, Istanbul, Tel 090 02164896561. Does anyone know these people or if the apartment was hit by the earthquake?
Sandra Lane, UK

From Vancouver BC Canada we are looking for info on Norma Foulkes who arrived in Instanbul to become a teacher. Norma e-mail us if you are safe at cben914575@aol.com We hope and pray you are safe and well.
Celia Bennett, Canada

I have still not been able to contact my friends in Yenibosna, Senol and Muzeyyen Kara. Please if anyone has any information about them could they please contact me. They also have a shop in Yenibosna called Carglanur Tekstil, if anyone knows them through the shop rather than from their names. Thanks.
Helen Mitchell, England

Need to find: Dr Hulya Kararli and family. Illinois Masonic Medical Center Anesthesiology department is greatly concerned for their friend and colleague. Any information on her and family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless.
Donna Martin, USA

If anyone has any news of the whereabouts of Meltem Gunner or any of her familly last heard of living in Ismit, Yarimca, can you contact Henny at dhrowlands@talk21.com
D Rowlands, swansea, UK

Seeking news of friends - Faruk Eskioglu & his mother, in Eyup, Istanbul, and his sister Hulya at Bogazici Apartman, 4/9 Mecidiyekoy, Istabul. Good luck to you all out there.
Howard Senter, UK

I have a online friend from South Africa that was visiting Greece and Turkey. I am not sure if she was in Turkey during the quake, but any information would be helpful. Here name is Debbie. Kruse. Thank you.
Jared McGowan, United States

For attention of P. Churcher looking for Joss Williams - the famous "tree houses" are at a place called Olimpos on the south Coast Between Fethiye & Kas - if your friend was there he was 500 miles away from the quake - hope this helps.
I Myers, England

Hello my name is Devin Wilson. I'm 11 and my gender is male. Me and My family have been desperately looking for ways to contact my sister, brother-in-law and my niece. There names are, Heather Jean Crabtree (sister), Ibrahiem Turkoz (Brother-in-law),and Hannah Jean Turkoz(niece). Hannah is 4, Heather is 25 or 26,and Ibriheim is 24 or 30. If you would ever be so kind could you help stop the worrying and agonising mental pain by helping us find or loved ones. God bless all of you and your loved ones who haft to worry as much as we do. Thank you, reach me or my mother at my email address or the phone number that will be given below. If you use the phone number call between 9:00-5:00 and ask for Marilyn Jeannie Wilson/Walsh.
Phone number: 1-800-226-3012
devin_m_wilson@music.com
Devin Wilson, USA

I want to send all my love to all the people in Turkey. I know how you feel, I'm from Mexico and I live in San Francisco were we just felt a moderate earthquake without any human loss. I want to help but I don't know what to do since I'm so far but I wanted you to know that I'm here if you need me. Be strong because this is only the beginning. Please e-mail me if anybody has ideas of how to help.
marcomarco@mindspring.com
Marco Castro, San Francisco, California. USA

Is there anyone who can help with news of the Kartal area of Istanbul and Erdek. My family has just returned from these areas and we are very worried about the Turkish family that we stayed with. I managed to get through on the telephone at 3am on Wednesday but the line was bad and I could not fully understand the situation. If anyone has any links to Kartal or Erdek please respond. If there are people who want me to reassure friends and relatives in England let me know I will be very happy to pass on messages. I do not speak Turkish but at the present time this is a minor difficulty which I am sure we can overcome. My families thoughts are with you.
e-mail to: xrv37@dialpipex.com.
May your God bless you all for trying to help.
Mark Ruckley, England

So sorry to hear of Earthquake. Is there anything Amateur Radio people can do? Might help locating friends & family. We are praying for You. (KF4NMM)
Richard W. Jones (KF4NMM), USA

Many thanks to everyone trying to trace missing friends. Message for KIM GEDDES: I know the Erdek region, and have spoken to a friend in Bandirma. Damage is minimal, and I hope everyone at the Koparan camp is okay.
Email koparan@escort.net.tr for info.
Can anyone help me find the BALKAN family, Onder, Umran, Evrim and Erk? Address: Yeni Mah., Mehtep Sok. Tek Apt. 4A k3 d6 Kuruçesme, Izmit, tel (262) 226 10 54 Please give news.
John Duggan, Mexico

Now, the time is 10pm, (12pm in Turkish time), I phoned my brother and my mother, it is ringing but no reply. They must be out, scared and shaking. I am writing this now but this is not use, I want to help, I want to do something, just anybody let me know what I can do top help, any voluntary group going over there to help these people. Can BBC help me how I can get through rescue people. I only want to help? Worrying is just no use!
Zuhal Clarke, UNITED KINGDOM

I will help by going there to assist in verbal and written communications as a translator. I also have administrative experience. I have been a NATO soldier many years ago. I speak Turkish as my native language and speak English better than that.
Joyce is my companion and she has been to Turkey 10 times. She is a Registered Nurse specialising in Critical Care. We are both available and ready to go. Also, we are both American citizens. My telephone number is 949-581-8384 in California. Also try 949-472-8447. Inal (AL) Arsan
Emin Inal Arsan and Joyce Finch Moreno, USA

Hello! I contacted Estonian Red Cross but no-one was there can you possible tell me if Estonia has offered any help and what could I do. I would like to participate in any way.
Jaanika Mihhalevits, Estonia

As has been reported, the earthquake is a catastrophe of epic proportions. It is extremely unfortunate; the tragedy people are going through cannot be adequately explained- it is the proverbial worst nightmare. I actually had just returned home to Istanbul hours earlier- fortunately my wife and two young children stayed back in Connecticut. Personally, I was startled and disoriented when awaken by the tremendous shaking / rattling. Fortunately, I (and our home) is unharmed. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many of my colleagues, that have suffered losses.
While the majority of Istanbul, the economic capital, is relatively unharmed, the nation's infrastructure is severely damaged. Routes east are virtually closed; economic hardship is a certainty. Probably more severe is the damage to the psyche- people are terrified, many sleeping outdoors by choice (in addition to those who are sleeping outdoors because they are now homeless), and state news agencies are "fanning the fire" by issuing repeated warnings.
Its very sad. Lord help us.
John Chaple, Istanbul

Having lived through the Latur earthquake in India I can comprehend the suffering of the people in Turkey. We will mobilise all help possible from here. God bless you and give you strength to withstand this tragedy.
Sandeep

I have been given the following web address as a bulletin board/information service. http://www.turkishfamily.homepage.com Many of my own friends are missing; please share whatever information you have. What can we do to give help at this time?
John Duggan, Mexico

My parents live in Uskudar, close to Kadikoy, Bostanci etc area and fortunately I am ABLE to get in touch with them on the phone. If you need any help from that area I CAN at least try with my best wishes to everyone. ersin.e@worldnet.att.net
Ersin, USA

Please help find Americans Lani Asher, 43-yr-old Female and Laurie Godeski (may be wrong spelling) in late 30's.
Robyn Raymer, USA

Gill Newsham, if you forward me your friends numbers I will try to call them from here. I would also like to offer my services as a volunteer, or help with food/clothing collection. I am based in Antalya and have access to major hotels for fundraising? I speak Turkish.
Alex Grace, Turkey

I can help with translations from Turkish to English and vice versa. Turkceden Ingilizceye ve Ingilizceden Turkceye tercumanlik edebilirim.
Anka V Mathews, Houston, TX, USA

Looking for:
Zelkif Firol Family
wife - Nurcan 3 daughters - Ozlem 21,Gulcan 19, and Umit 17. All in Halidere.
2 sons. Senol in Golcuk tugboat worker. Boat would be docked at the refinery that is burning. Other brother no data.
Youngest brother is in US. Please help.
Terry, USA

The first thing that came to my mind was my sister in Istanbul. I tried to call her house so many times, you can't imagine how it feels like. No connection, phones do not work, and you can't do anything at all. She called me yesterday through her cell phone, now I am relieved but how about the others? Can you imagine those people under the ruins waiting for someone to get them out? I would like all countries to help those people, it can happen to anyone. It seems to me that the earthquakes are moving towards Europe somehow. There was one in Iran couple of months ago and then in Adana in southern Turkey, now in Istanbul. Can someone explain what is going on?
Riza Demirer, USA

I am worried about friends in Golcuk, Bostanci, istanbul and Anadoluhisari, Istanbul. Any informnation about the buildings hit would be gratefullt received. Fuat Yilmaz and family in Setustu Sokak Anadoluhisari; Kubilay hacihasanoglu and family in Dincer apts.,tayyareci Resmi Sokak, Bostanci and Nabi Biriz and family in Sahil Caddesi, Golcuk and the Terzi family in Kavakli Sahil Yolu Golcuk, any information gratefully received thanks very much,
dcjb@sharphens.freeserve.co.uk
Phil Palmer, UK

I am looking for any information on the whereabouts of my dearest friend Miss Çagla Isil Soykan who was visiting her family from Spain. She was supposed to return to Spain on August 17, 1999 and I have heard nothing. Chalita, I hope and pray you and your family and friends are all safe and sound. Any help or info would be very greatly appreciated. My heart goes out to everyone who has been touched by this horrible tragedy. Çok tesekkür ederim.
francis.savage@cibc.com
Francis Savage, Canada

Savas Cevik, Istanbul, Turkey. Are you OK?
P.O. Box 1331, Seeb CPO 111 Sultanate of Oman. Tel/Fax: 968 593221
Una Mary Gibbons, Oman

I am trying to contact my daughter Nicola Ustel fom Manchester, England who was staying in Yalova with her mother (Janette) and stepfather Egi with relatives. I believe they are safe but I would like to speak to her to make sure she is o.k.Thank you
johnm@graham142.freeserve.co.uk
John Graham, England

We are trying to find out if our good friends, Necdet and Ayten Soyer and their family members are o.k.? If someone could call Ayten's mother in Kadikoy, Istanbul at 3608311. Thanks
jeanine.hanson@achieveglobal.com
Peter & Jeanine Hanson, USA

News wanted of: Leyla ARIN, son Kaan and mother, Sozel Apt 8/11, Ali Fuat Basgil Sok, Feneryolu, Istanbul No telephone number
uncledave99@yahoo.co.uk
David Mason, UK

Does anyone know the state of the address; 42 Evler Mah, Vali Esref Cad. No 29, IZMIT I am anxious about Ms.Asiye Ay? Thanks,
scazz@yahoo.com
Simon Carroll, Britain

We are trying to locate Norma Foulkes in Istanbul arrived two weeks ago to start a job as an English teacher. Want her to contact us by email or phone
cben914575
Celia Bennett, Canada

I am trying to call and learn if my sister and brother in law alive at Pendik, close to epicentre. Her name is Nermin Zerey Her pho.#216-3906775 mine773-3343798 Thank you very much.
kamil2@hotmail.com
Kamil Pinarci, Chicago USA

To Stuart Prince- Galatasaray Lycee is ok but if you have their home address we can look it up. To Gill Newsham- Rumeli Hisar area is ok. To Shula Markland- Yes, Kadikoy, Fenerbahce, Suadiye, Goztepe, Ethemefendi, Bostanci are ok. To Chris Whitfield- No damage in Tarabya
suhub@turk.net
Suhub Sulaiman, Turkey

All my thoughts & sympathy with everyone affected by the disaster in Turkey. Please can Aischa Erten (or anyone who knows her)living in Goztepe, Istanbul, contact me. My tel no is 00 44 171 8883257 or 00 44 181 445 1790. Thank you.
Anitha George, UK

My sister Tserkovna Juliya went on vacation to Turkey and most likely was in Izmit or nearby areas on the night of earthquake. Please, anyone who might have heard of her name let me know!!!!!
karwatsky@atomiclink.net
(801)274-1068
Karwatsky Novella, U.S.A.

I'm worried about my niece: (Necla) Aysen Sozen who is 11 years old and lives in Levent, Istanbul. Her grandparents own a souvenir shop under the Sheraton Hotel in Instanbul. Can anyone let me know if she/they are all OK? My phone: +44 171 460 5045, email: lisa@britfilmcom.co.uk
Lisa Callinan (nee Glasgow), England

Just to keep everyone updated. We have successfully located 105 people. Two of these are seriously injured and unfortunately another is believed to be dead. 15 people have yet to be found. If you have still been unable to contact your friends or relatives we can help. Contact us by e-mail: david@iecnc.org ICQ: 16036578.
David T. Thomas, Internet Education Centre, North Cyprus

To Leyla Labi, Iisrael
I coudn' t reach her from the phone, the problem continues but I haven't heard any news about any damage in Florya
Ozan Akın, turkey

For attention of Gill Newsham, UK. I live in Rumeli Hisari and there is no damage here. I may know your friends. Phone or e-mail me more details and I'll contact them for you. 0090 212 265 1617 or mobile 0090 532 415 6471 or WendyJJames@hotmail.com
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

My Turkish friend, Selma Weidinger , her German husband and their daughter are in Turkey at the moment. I've tried to get through on the phone but it is always engaged. Their address is (at the mother's house): Ilbey sitesi B.8. d:6 YesilkÖy Istanbul Their telephone nr is 212-5735229 There is also a sister living near Tel. 212-6633796 I would be very thankful if you could make contact with them. Their friends are very worried. Jane@Henio.Muc.De
Jane Lachs, Germany

Please Help find our family, Last know area Ankara Turkey,Names as follows, Mr. Ardan Turkoz, Ms. Sinem Turkoz Daughter,Granddaughter,soninlaw, Mr.Ibriheim Turkoz, American-Ms.Heather Jean Crabtree, Birthday 12/11/74 Hannah Jean Turkoz,Birth01/5/95
gjwilson0457@yahoo.com
Mr.Gregory Wilson, USA

The damaged cities and towns in Turkey are, Avcılar, Sefaköy, Bagcilar districts in Istanbul, all parts of Izmit(Kocaeli), Gölcük, Degirmendere, Hereke, Dilovası, Yalova, Çınarcık, Karamürsel, Halıdere, Sakarya (adapazarı, Düzce, Akyazı, Sapanca. These are the general damaged places. The other cities and towns are fine. You do not have to hesitate. If anyone needs help, my email is valftek@garanti.net.tr
Ömer Özbekli, Istanbul - Turkey

I am trying to locate my mother (Mahin Samedani), sister (Diana Ghazanfari), her husband (Hayati Cakil) and their two kids (Liane and Atia Cakil) who have gone to Istanbul for a vacation ( they also planned to travel to some other places such as Izmir). My sister and her family live near Paris. My Sister's husband is Turkish and I know that he has family in Istanbul, but I have no name or phone number or address to try to contact them. We have not been able to even to talk to the phone operators in Istanbul as there is no answer and Canadian Embassy in Ankara (my mother is Canadian) also has not been able to help us to locate them. Please let me know if there is any thing you can do to locate them or if you have any suggestions to help me find them. Thank you in very much. Email: behrouz@bitwisesystems.com
Behrouz Ghazanfari, USA

I need info on Serkan, Selahattin Erkan and the immediate family of those. The extended family have members in Bursa, Izmit, Adapazari, Istanbul. I have 2 phone numbers: 0224 2439019 and 0542 5956487. Thank you. Email: kucukhu@mail.auburn.edu
Huseyin Kucuktas, USA

I was in Baglarbasi , during the quake. This is a part of Uskudar, near Kadikoy, in the Asian side of Istanbul. I could see little or no damage in this district. Hope this offers some reassurance to people with friends in this area.
Bob Stiles, UK/Turkey

Asim Can GÜNDÜZ, if my previous message has not reached here, your sister and family are alive and well and are in Istanbul. And, Fenerbahçe, Kadıköy, Erenköy and Alanya are not affected. Kübra, take a deep breath and do not worry. The Levington couple have checked out from their hotel on the 16th.
Badahan Canatan, Turkey

Our telephone lines are not effectively working. But I think I can help you if you are trying to reach friends from Istanbul. Please note that from Istanbul it is nearly impossible to call anywhere outside the city, and it is almost incredible to get contact to the quake zone, I mean İzmit, Golcuk etc. Please sent your e-mails, I will try. Email: ekilic@radikal.com.tr
Ebru Kilic, Turkey

TO MY SISTER AYSUN DINLER-LONDON Don't worry about us. We are all fine. Daddy went to Yalova and take grandpa and grandma to İstanbul. We are going to sleep at home tonight.
Anıl Özdemir, İstanbul Turkey

I am looking for a friend named Atilla Meulenbelt. He is from Amsterdam and left for Turkey on a 5week vacation on 8/11/99. I dont know what part of Turkey he went but I am extremely concered for him. If anyone knows him, please let me know immediately. God Bless. My tel: +44-714-543-5705, email: Vvero@earthlink.net
Veronica, USA

Anyone needing translation from Turkish to French/English/Dutch or Spanish or the other way around can contact me. +32.2.772 59.43, email: Selcuk.perin@tvd.be
Selçuk PERIN, Belgium

Please feel free to call if you are having trouble contacting relatives or loved ones. I will try to help you anyway I can. Tel: +90 212 557 4431, email: tim1@netone.com.tr
Ertugrul SALICI, Turkey

News on Balkan family of Kuruçesme, Izmit - Onder, Umran, Evrim & Erk. Also extent of damage in Bandirma. Ozge Toy: contact me, please on Tel: +52 47 73 22 12 or email: teach@leon.online.com.mx
John Duggan, Mexico

For Chris-UK, No injuries or any damage has occured in Tarabya that I am aware of. If you can let me have the phone number we can try to call from here and let you know. Tel: 90-212-274-3281, email: mellery@bridge.com
Malc Ellery, Turkey

For the attention of Alex Blatchford, UK. I have just been to the Hotel Arena. They said David and Christine Leverington checked out of their hotel at 7.30pm Monday evening. Their travel agent took them to the station to catch the train to Bucharest.
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

Many, many thanks to "Ismaıl sarı" who gave my son the opportunity to tell me by E-mail that he is alive !
Mircea Gonciar, Canada

For attention of Barbra Wagner in Australia. I have just been to the Hali Hotel. They said Phoebe Roberts left Istanbul about a month ago to return to Australia. Her boyfriend Ram went to his home village 2 days ago (Tueday). I hope this puts your mind at rest.
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

I am trying to find my Dad- Ashley Perks who lives in Istanbul. His phone number is 0090 216 414 6003. I can't get through from here. Please help. Thank you. My phone; +44 1263 822696, email: claire.smith2@virgin.net
LUCY PERKS, UK

I am seeking information about my sister-in-law, Melda Buyukerzurum, age 46, and her two sons, Melih, age 10 and Timucin, age 8, last known to be at their apartment in Cinarcik, near Yalova. They may have been with Zeki Bas, who lives in Yalova. Does anybody have any information about them, or about the extent of damage in Cinarcik and Yalova? My tel: +44 (0)1604 624623, email: stephenhague@musician.org
Stephen Hague, UK

I have received six replies since posting my message on this page. Thanks so much to the kind people who have responded. My friends are safe, thank God. God bless you all for your caring.
Christine Stankus, USA

My dear friend Betül Kacar lives in Mahmutbey, Istanbul. Can someone tell me if this region is badly hit? Email: christophe.de.rijcke@tijd.be
Christophe De Rijcke, Belgium

I have three friends who were in the earthquake zone at the time. I could not yet hear from them anything and I am very much worried. If you know anything about these three people, could you please let me know? Their names are: Digdem Aktoprakligil, Ece Kaner, Ahmet Yilmaz. Thank you very much. My tel: 1-416-463-3046, email: atacae@tdsecurities.comEbru Ataca
Ebru Ataca, Canada

For US residents, For some reason Sprint does not have enough lines to reach Turkey and we are misled by their lack of lines message. If your long distance carrier is Sprint, and you cannot reach Turkey, please try another long distance carrier. It made a difference in my case.
Umut Esmer, USA

Many thanks to the BBC and all Turkish friends who replied to my email and/or phoned. I have finally received an E-mail from my son ANDRE GONCIAR and he is well. Thank you.
Mircea Gonciar, Canada

I am concerned about two turkish friends living in Istanbul. These details are a couple of years old but if anyone could E-mail me about the areas they live in, at least, it would be very much appreciated:
Yasemin Balik, Frenkoy Sabrayic edit mhc, UCAR 8K PAYFUN Apt No: 5 da 16 PK81080, ISTANBUL. Tel: 216 368 4513 AND
Ezgi Goksu, Bilgc Sok, Dinc apt 9/6, ISTANBUL.
106252.1765@compuserve.com
Marcus John Atkinson, UK

I'm worried about my aunt and uncle in Eskisehir. Their names are Mustafa and Guzin Kozanlioglu. Ynusemre Cad. Izzetbey Apt. No. 66/4 Eskisehir 0222.231.0494 Any news would be greatly appreciated.
ssuer@yahoo.com
Sermin Suer, USA

I was able to get in touch with members of my familiy and their neighbors in Uskudar (Asian side of Istanbul), Karamursel and Duzce (Uzun Mustafa district) It seems these areas are less affected and damage is minimal. Although, my cousin from Golyaka (close to Duzce) says 90% of the buildings have collapsed there and they have recovered at least 20 bodies till Wed. afternoon, and expect the number to rise. If you have any more info in these regions, please let me know. Ertugrul Demircan edemircan@yahoo.com
Ertugrul Demircan, USA

I'm worried about my niece: (Necla) Aysen Sozen who is 11 years old and lives in Levent, Istanbul. Her grandparents own a souvenir shop under the Sheraton Hotel in Instanbul. Can anyone let me know if she/they are all OK? My phone: +44 171 460 5045, email: lisa@britfilmcom.co.uk
Lisa Callinan (nee Glasgow), England