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For Huseyin Kucuktas, USA.
I have talked to Serkan Erkan Family today. I have learned all of them are very well. Regards,
Besim Caliskan, Turkey

This is reply to BIRGUL POLAT in Bursa/Turkey.
Birgul I have phoned the school where your sister studies and have left a message with one of the administrators to let your sister Bilge know that you are ok. If you need to contact me my email is bel.muslu@compaq.com
Bel Muslu, London, UK

For Judith-UK,
I have spoken to Andre's colleagues at Interlang and he is ok. He is off today but they will pass on your number if/when he comes in later. Failing that tomorrow.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

I'd like to get news about Oghzhan Vural who lives in Eskisehir and works in Istanbul. Please, contact me.
ale.silva@usa.net
Alessandro Silva, Brazil

Our son Mark Toomey 6ft 4in' Age 22-short light brown hair and Joanna Thornes 5ft 7ins' Age 19 shoulder length blonde hair. Backpacked to Instanbul on August 13th stayed overnight in Hostel in Sultanahmet area. Moved to Hotel within walking distance of hostel on August 14th. NO CONTACT SINCE Please could someone help by checking local hotels to see if still there or moved on? Thankyou.
Peter@hillgreen10.freeserve.co.uk
(01604) 473521
Peter Toomey, England

Looking for Emily Milner known to be with Simon Bowes, Graham and Seta in Istambul but going to Assos.Sometime from 13th.August.
DAVE.POLLY.MILNER@wanadoo.fr
DAVE MILNER, FRANCE

For Heidi-USA.
We have spoken to Zeynep's husband and all ok. More details in email.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

There is a site, www.ntv.com, that lists and frequently updates the list of "injured" registered in the hospitals.
Orhan Erisen, Turkey

Dear friends, If you have best friends or close relations live in Istanbul Don't worry for İstanbul,so on the Europen side Avcilar Gümüşpala Street have been affected in Istanbul. All other places are fine (Fatih-Besiktas-Taksim-Bakirkoy-Kadıkoy-Kuzguncuk-Uskudar-Pendik-Sarıyer-Etiler...etc) If your friend has spent holiday in Bodrum-antalya-datca-marmaris-belek-kemer-side-alanya-cesme-kas-kalkan-fethiye-ankara-erdek-edremit our holiday areas are fine. You can't communicate because the line is busy at the moment. We are crying just only some areas golcuk-karamursel-kocaeli(izmit)-adapazari. cellphone&phone lines busy at the moment. Best Regards.
SELIM TURAN, FATIH-ISTANBUL/TURKEY

Thank you to everyone who helped with my previous message about a family in Tarabya. I know they are safe now.
Chris Whitfield-UK, England

I'm looking for a British citizen, a colleague at the European Commission who was in Istanbul on the 17th of August when the earthquake struck. No contact so far on his mobile phone or on the phone numbers which he left of hotels. I will attach his absence memo, for info. It would be great if you could help track him down. We are of course very worried. Thanks a lot, Maurits Lugard
Maurits.Lugard@sj.cec.be His contact addresses:
Mobile Phone (0032) (0) 75 24 27 09
15-16 August: Hotel Aksan,Izmir Tel 00 90 232 441 70 61 Fax 00 90 232 441 70 60 16-18 August: Hotel Aziyade, Istanbul Tel 00 90 212 638 22 00 Fax 00 90 212 518 50 65 18-19 August: Hotel Yurdaer, Izet Baysal Tel 00 90 374 215 29 03 Fax 00 90 374 215 10 43 19-21 August: Hotel Kapadpkyia Ortahisir Tel 00 90 384 343 34 70 Fax 00 90 384 343 34 80 21-22 August: Hotel Halici, Denizli Tel 00 90 258 271 41 70 Fax 00 90 258 271 41 46 22-29 August: Hotel Mandalaya, Bodrum Tel 00 90 252 524 50 03 Fax 00 90 252 524 51 69
Maurits Lugard, Belgium

For Adriana-Spain.
Lots of people were outside last night (including me). There was a medium aftershock at 10:30 last night but no damage or injuries reported in Istanbul. There is no problem in Taksim that we know of.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

TO Miss Hena Ahmed, Egypt,
There is no problem for Yakacık&Kartal locaitons (there is no loss / dead / injured people or damaged building). If you can give me any phone number using my e-mail, I will try to contact with your and will reply the response to you. Please use my e-mail address for further connection.
For all the people information : * Adapazarı (Sakarya) area has not been still ranged by means of telephone or car. The main highways (TEM & E-5) are closed by the government. The main reason is to migrate the surivors or injured people to the big cities.
Turkish government reported the dead and injured numbers as belows; *Kocaeli/İzmit City (Main/Center: 3143 dead,11759 injured *Sakarya/Adapazarı City (Main/Center: 959 dead,3473 injured *İstanbul: 586 dead, 6479 injured, (Only Bağcılar, Avcılar, Güneşli, Sefaköy / Yenibosna & Sultanbeyli locations/the other parts of city are not reported dead or injured (number of injured given here for istanbul also includes the migrated injured from Yalova, Gölcük, Karamürsel, İzmit, Adapazarı, and Bolu locations. *Yalova:350 dead, 2700 injured, *Bolu (including Düzce location): 210 dead, 750 injured, *Bursa : 56 dead, 2026 injured, *Eskişehir: 38 dead, 141 injured, * Zonguldak: 3 dead, 26 injured, * Tekirdağ: 35 injured
The other part of Turkey or marmara region is okay. (The latest information is based upon a news by sabah newspaper)
Adnan ÖZTÜRK, Istanbul, Turkey

For Anna-Brazil. We have spoken to Ahmet's freind and have been told he is OK.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

Attention of Jane LACHS, GERMANY. I have called Mrs.Selma Weidinger's mother and tell her you worried about them and ask if there is a problem with them. She said that they are all very well Mrs.Selma and her daughter don't have any problem but Mrs.Selma's husband fell down and broke his nose except this he is very well. Mrs.Selma's mother send you her best wishes.
Ozgur YILMAZ, Istanbul, TURKEY

For Darlene Pienta, USA I found phone number of Sankt George Austrian College and called them. I could not speak to Joseph Zurowski personally but I have learned that he is alive and his health is fine. Regards, Besim bcaliskan@bridge.com
Besim Caliskan, Turkey

Would like to know if my friend Ismet Tlhan is o.k. He lives at Organize San BOL No1/1, Aydinlikoya, Tuzla, Istanbul
barbara.cooper@nemis.org.uk
Barbara Cooper, England

To Sandra Lane, UK
I have many contacts in Istanbul, who I have asked to try and contact Murat and Joskin. The phone number you gave is ringing with no answer, but my contact has many friends there, and the area was apparantly not affected by the earthquake and there are no casualties. If you would like us to locate them in person please e-mail: david@iecnc.org ICQ #:16036578 or tel: 00903928158905
Alison Thomas, Internet Education Centre, North Cyprus

To Sandra Lane: I called the number you provided. But nobody is answering. But as I know there is not serious damage in Kucukyali.
To David Mason: No damage in Feneryolu.
To Sermin Suer: I could not reach them by telephone. But as I know there is only one building seriously damaged in Eskisehir and it is not İzzetpasa Apt.
To Lucy Perks: I could not reach by phone. I will keep trying and informed.
To Kemal Pinarci: The phone ringing busy. I will keep trying and updated.
For all others; if you can provide telephone numbers I will try my best to reach them and inform you through this page. But sometimes telephone lines are terrible and I cannot reach anybody and lose my internet connection. But it is hardly difficult to reach people in Izmit, Adapazari, Yalova, etc. If possible pls provide the telephone numbers of their friends/relatives in other cities. my e-mail: ali@festtravel.com, my phones: (++ 90 212) 287 84 54, mobile: ( ++ 90) 532 662 17 50
Ali Gulum, Turkey

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

NAZAN COLLINS Turkish name NAZAN SIMIAS who is visiting her family in the ATAKOY region of Istanbul please contact me to let me know you are all ok. BR>peter.blackwell@bae.co.uk
Peter Blackwell (Blackers), UK

On behalf of a colleague, I would like to know if the area of Ataköy was affected by the quake. I would appreciate any info provided.
martinez@iso.ch
Joseph Martinez, Switzerland

Baris Gul and family in Yesilkoy....are you ok? Please let us know. The Premfors
katphoto@hotmail.com
Katarina Premfors, UAE

I would like to know if Mr Durmus Baglar and his family are safe. He works at the Control Tower of Istanbul's airport. Thanks
iakar@eagle.org
INGRID AKAR, U.K.

Istanbul is NOT very damaged -- except Avcilar. The heavy damage is in Izmit, Goelcuek. Yalova and Adapazari...
Eamon de Fonseca, Turkey

Thank you to the BBC for providing us with this service and to Wendy James who e-mailed me. Knowing that my friend is OK has taken a huge weight off my mind I only wish everyone was receiving such good news.
Vicki Neale, England

I have family members missing in izmit: Selahtin Uslu, Hava Uslu, Alahtin Uslu, Ulku Uslu, Ecem Uslu Aytunc Kiloglu, Aylin Kiloglu, Fatos Kiloglu
funda@majestic.net.au
Funda, Australia

Looking for info on CEMILE (NIL) OZBEK, F, age 27. last known address Kadikoy. Last phone #s 3569322 & 3630142
dcourtne@krl.org
Dianne Courtney, USA

I am trying to locate a friend in Istanbul. Her name is Demet Irez, she runs travel company in Istanbul. She is a internet friend that i am going to visit next month, but have had no news from her since the quake. any possible help would be appreciated, but this should NOT take precedence over FAMILY searches. Thanks.
naas@clara.net
Paul Thompson, UK

I am trying to contact Andre Dorofeyev who works at Interlang in Atakoy, Istanbul. I need to know he's safe. So if anyone knows of him please contact me on 44 181 6719316.
Judith Williams, London, UK

For Erkan-USA et all. Please, if you do have a local phone number for people include it in your message. We have a much better chance of getting thru locally.
Malc Ellery, Turkey

Dear All, After spending one night more outside, I am back to help people to find their relatives and friends. Last night after a statement made by head of Kandilli Observatory that another big earthquake may happen, most of the people in the region stayed outside. Therefore it is nearly impossible to reach people from their home phones. Please give some more information like the company they work for, the neighbourhood name of the company. We continue to trace people with my colleague Malc Ellery in Istanbul.
Besim Caliskan, Istanbul, Turkey

We have not been able to make contact with my grandmother Emine Sari from Adapazari
61 3 9326 1985
Ayfer Akalin, Australia

Is there damage in bayramoglu? Would appreciate any infornmation on yalcin family-cengiz and faruk's children
paskerian.com
Kim Cameron, usa

I'm trying to find out if my frienf Filiz Dumduz her husband Melih and two children Nur & Berk are alive they are from Yalova, I know their building has totally collapsed but no-one knows if they are alive.
jeanc@za.ibm.com
Jean Coles ex-resident of Yalova, South Africa

I am looking for Arzu Yildiz and her family in Arifiye - Adapazari (Atatürk cad., Menekse sok., No. 175). Any information on her whereabouts and on how badly that neighbourhood was affected would be greatly appreciated. My Email is rbreitli@aol.com. Many thanks.
R. Breitling, Germany

If you know Cem Mangir or the Mangir family please contact me. I need to know if their ok.Leave a message please.
yell0w0d@aol.com
1(310)452-1994
James Reivitis, USA

Please find below a list of the highly needed equipment, obtained from the Ministry of Health, but note that the need is not limited to these. Anything that you and/or your friends may have available ex-stock, used, second-hand, etc. and would like to donate, would be extremely valuable and may help to save a couple of more lives, but please note that everything is very urgent. Whatever you can arrange to send right away would be of immense help. EQUIPMENT * All kinds of extrication / immobilization equipment, such as splints, cervical collars, etc. anything * Disaster bags / body bags * Rescue belts/ seats * Backboards * Rescue stretchers * Portable oxygen kits * Portable aspirators * Bag-mask resuscitators * Laryngoscopes * Pulse oximeters * Defibrillators * Sphygmomanometers & stethoscopes * All types and sizes intubation material * Any and all types of first aid equipment, bandaging-dressing materials, tapes * Burn dressings * Rescue sheets / hypothermia sheets * All types of suture material * Surgical sets * Cut-down sets * I.V. sets * Airways (adult and pediatric) * Tourniquets * Lancets * Foley and Nelaton catheters * Urine bags * Syringes and needles * Glass test tubes for blood analyzer (10 cc) * Disposable electrodes * gloves MEDICATION * Local disinfectants * Local anesthetics * Saline I.V. solution * 5% dextrose solution * Aminosterile L-400 solution * Ringer's lactate solution * Atropine * Adrenaline * Antibiotics * Analgesics, antipyretics * Muscular relaxants * Tranquilizers * Anti-edema drugs * Corticosteroids * Any burn treatment medication
The donations should be sent to Istanbul, by air, addressed as: "ATATURK HAVALIMANI - ISTANBUL to Kizilay for AKUT " donation for earthquake rescues" please write above given destination -especially "AKUT" - in big letters. for your information KIZILAY is Turkish Red Crescent. and AKUT is the civil group formed by doctors, mt's..etc." Please provide us with information on the flight details, etc. and the type of material for any donations you may send, which we in turn will pass on to the Ministry of Health. They will immediately arrange for customs clearance, and the dispatch to the necessary areas. Thanking everyone for their support in advance. Melih Berk Nassetti respond to: nassetti@nassetti.com.tr
Dr. Selim Yalvac, USA

If anyone is needing to contact family or friends in the USA I am willing to call them for you and let them know your condition. E-mail apel39@iscssun.uni.edu with your information.
Nicholas Apel, USA

For everyone's info- Due to an announcement made here last night, later retracted, most people appear to have spent the night outside, away from telephones. If you are trying to contact people it may be advisable to try their work number, if you have it.
mellery@bridge.com
Malc Ellery, Turkey

Looking for Turkish friend's Family. My friends name is Erdal Firol. His family lives in Halydere and Golcuk. Names and locations.
Father - Zelkif Firol
Mother - Nurcan Firol
Sister - Ozlem age 21
Sister - Gulcan age 19
Sister - Umit - 17
ALL ABOVE LIVE IN HALYDERE Brother - Senol Firol works on a tugboat that was docked at the burning refinery. HE LIVES IN GOLCUK WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN ANY INfORMATION WILL BE HELPFUL. CAN EMAIL IN TURKISH IF YOU DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH. I WILL FORWARD IT TO ERDAL TO READ. Homeworkn2@aol.com
Terry Moretz, USA

Zimkar Sok/Laleli Cad./no. 85/87 - LALELI - YSTAMBUL, She would be very grateful for any information if possible
Mara, Brasil

Seeking for a friend called Jeyhun Efendiev!!!! If you have any more info in these regions, please let me know
rborges@asatnet.com.br
Rodrigo Borges, BRAZIL

If anyone would like to contact family and friends in Australia to reassure them, please email me with phone numbers: shazehn@hotmail.com
Sharon, Australia

I want to send my Salaam to all the people in Turkey and at the same time pray to Al-Mighty to give you all the courage to face the tragedy. I know how you feel,and in such feelings we are always lack of words. My name is Syed and I live in Toront, Canada. I want to help and let you know that I'm with you if you need me. Be strong because this is only the beginning. Please e-mail me if anybody has ideas of how can I be more helpful to the people of Turkey. syed_shaheen@hotmail.com
Syed Shaheen, Toronto, Canada

Looking for friends staying in Turkey. They are Jonathan Bylthe and Juay Meng Blythe
Khoo_TSe_Horng@moe.gov.sg
Tse Horng, Singapore

We are concerned about the whereabouts of Marco Caturegli and his family who are in Instanbul and the surrounding area on vacation. My family and I send our deepest sympathy for the victims of this disaster. God bless.
jameswilliam@hotmail.com
James Caldwell, Mexico

Sanem and family may have been in the earthquake. We are Sanem's AFS family and pray that she and her family are alright. If she or they need anything please help them to contact us.
bjohnsru@fallriver.k12.wi.us
1-920-484-3237
Sanem Aksoy, United States

Please help me get any information about my friend EMRE GUVEN. It's 03 years since we talked for the last time, but I would appreciate if any news is informed. His family lives in Izmir; their address would be: Mithatpasa Cad. No. 1026/4 - Guzelyali - Izmir. Emre has lived in Istambul for a While, but I believe he moved back to Izmir. Please e-mail me: schumann@uol.com.br
Renata Britto Schumann, Brazil

I'm looking for my friend Mustafa Yaman, from Izmir. I'd like to ask him or somebody to e-mail myself with notices. hatherly@uol.com.br Thanks.
André L Hatherly, Brazil

My best friend named Grace Kwan,21, Long black hair, 5ft6 and she is Chinese. She still in Istanbul and i couldn't find her after the earthquake. If anyone knows how to her or seen her please contact me at, symyeung@hotmail.comor 07887 953828 A.S.A.P
Michelle Yeung, England

I am looking for Mujde DINCER (SEKEROZU is her maiden name) her mother owns a clothing company called SUHEYLA. She's my best friend, we were in school together in Paris...I miss her I want to know if she and her family are OK...Please help me contact her Thanks
radcad7@aol.com
Caroline Donati, USA

I am trying to locate a very Dear friend of mine, his name is Murat Papila and he used to live with his parents in Istambul
Mercedes Oliveira, Brazil

My daughter, Phillipa Brill, and her friend Dario Sorbello, are travelling in Turkey. If anyone has any information on their whereabouts, please e-mail me, Thanks, Carol Brill.
cbrill@postoffice.tased.edu.au
Carol Brill, Australia

I spoke to a friend in Bandirma today; she told me the town was not badly damaged on Tuesday, though residents are on alert for more shocks. Koparan summer camp in Erdek has reported that everyone there is okay. Our hearts go out to everyone who is, like me, trying to find friends, and our thanks go to all those marvellous people who are doing so much to help.
John Duggan, Mexico

I'm looking for a friend from Instanbul. His name is Arkan Kanmaz, about 30 years old and he is a tourist guide.
balboa@net.em.com.br
Ricardo Villas Boas, Brazil

I just want to know what is happening now in Istanbul, Taksim Area, where my father lives. He left a message in my answering machine telling me that they are going to stay outside the building during all the night. It seems that all the residents of Istanbul must be outside their houses tonight.I live in Spain, I am reading all the news that I can, listening to radio and BBC TV and there are no news of activity in Istanbul. Can you please tell me if you know something else. Thank you.
Adriana Dinar, Spain

Looking for news of : Maria-Lousie Spranger of Ieim Sokak,Sahilevleri,Narlidere, Izmir.
Rowena Trappitt, Singapore

For Jim Holden, Associated Press has posted a list of Aid agencies (U.S. phone numbers and websites) who are appealing for funds for the disaster victims. You can access the article by doing a Yahoo news search for "aid" at search.news.yahoo.com/search - it was posted Aug 19 at 1:31 pm. If you are a Christian, World Vision (www.worldvision.org) is also raising funds to help victims.
Heather, USA

I'm concerned about my dear friend AHMET ERDILEK, living in Istanbul, he's 32 and works at TURKCELL-BOSTANCI. Please, Let me know, Thanks!
anna_paola@uol.com.br
Anna Paola Russo, Brazil

Request information on one Yalgin Ozpar, last know address, Erenkoy Ethemefendi Cadessi 12/1, Istanbul(tele: 3580812), and Hilal and/or Yucerma Tezcan, Etiler, Istanbul (tele: home 2694232 or work 2121442/43). All assistance would be appreciated. Our prayers go with you all.
dveale@mars.ark.com
Doug Veale, Canada

We need to know if the family of adem Jerlek, serdivan Jolu,uzeji adapazary, turkey is ok.Cousin Mehdija need to know.
sharris@jvcservice.com
Mehdija Crinisanin, USA

I'm trying to find a co-worker, Robert Bond, who has been traveling in Turkey. Please e-mail asanchez@cmscience.com with any word. Thank you very much.
Andrea Sanchez, USA

I am hoping that my good friend, David Osbon, a British citizen, was not in Istanbul at the time of the earthquake. He is a composer and was going to be teaching at Istanbul University as head of the composition department. He left the US in late July and was going to England first to visit his family. I don't know when he was leaving for Istanbul and I have no way to contact him. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell us if he did arrive in Istanbul, and if so, if he is alright. Many of his friends here are very worried about him. Thank you.
Theresa Seri, USA

I have a close friend in Turkey and I'm quite worried. Her name is Gokçen H Art, and she lives in Besiktas, Istanbul. I would be more than glad if somebody could send me any news about her. My phone is 55-11-9913-3548, e-mail mattos@bscontinental.com.br
Walter Mattos, Brazil

For the attention of Ed Friesen in France. I don't know if they can help you get in touch with guy and Judy Pepin, but the French Consulate telephone number in Istanbul is 0090 212 243 1852. Good luck
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

I am trying to get any information on the Yelkencioglu family. Sarp Yelkencioglu is a very good friend of mine. He works for a radio station in Istanbul. The radio station is Power 100. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I fear the worst. I along with my family are extremely worried.
AnnaMarie, USA

I live in California and am concerned about the whereabouts of two distant relatives of mine who live in Karamursel. Their names are: Taskin Ertuvgan and Necati Gurun. My parents have tried calling Turkiye since Tuesday to no luck (either busy signals or no response) . If someone could send me a crisis center phone number (in Karamursel) or a helpful Web address, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Erkan Yetiskul, USA

Thanks Wendy James for the info re Phoebe. Ram's full details are Ramazon Yildirim c/- Imaginative Traverller Valid Gesme meydani sok. 19 Kay Apt. No. 9/5 Besitas Istanbul. Does anybody have any news of Ram? Thanks.
Barbra Wagner, Australia

Looking for information on the status of Professor Ahmet Babanli who was living in Adapazari and teaching at Sakarya University. Dr Ahmet F Konar of Sapanca and also a teacher at Sakarya University, is well and has returned to Ayvalik. Best wishes, murat@macromedia.com
Murat Konar, USA

My father, Roger James Manners is in Istanbul but I have not been able to reach him since 6pm 19/08/99. He told me he was in Taksim square and that there were fears of an aftershock. He is a TEFL teacher and I would just like to know if he's alright. Anybody who knows him or has seen him since the above date would they please e-mail me. Thank You
Jamie Manners, England

Looking for information about Brother Joseph Zurowski of the Vicentian Fathers. His address is Sankt Georg Auuturya Lisesi, Kart Cinar Sokak 2-10, 80020 Istanbul-Karakoy. Any information on him or the area in which he lives would be most appreciated.
Darlene Pienta, USA

Can anyone please let us know the situation in Sapanca. We have heard conflicting reports and are desperate to find out if a friend and his family are safe. Their names are Ahmet Goker and his mother at Kirkpinar, Sapanca. Ahmet's sister is called Hilal and their cousins are Aytan,Hykut and Pinar Tansi. Pinar lives in Istanbul and is a university student. Aytan and Hykut live in the Sapanca area. We are wishing and praying for their safety. Thank you to Mr Aslam and Tulay for your phone calls and "Insallah" we will hear good news of our friends. Lynda Murphy. Tel:00.44.161.789.8938. e-mail. peter.park2@virgin.net
Lynda, England

Can help find Abdin Aslan, Esenyali Mahallesi Gzdag Caddesi Sinem Sokak No14 Esenyali/Pendik, Turkey.
Sharon Bagdatli, England

Does anyone have information on Dr Nuri Ildiz, his wife Rusen, and daughter Deniz. They live in Bursa. I'm not getting much information about Bursa or Eskisehir, although I have heard there is a lot of damage there. Thank you.
Katy Washburne, USA

For those worried about their acquaintances in Turkey: The Internet site of a TV channel at the url http://www.ntv.com.tr publishes a list of the injured. Click on the link "Yaralıların Listesi". Please let me know if you think that I can help you.
Özgür Gökmen, Ankara, Turkey

If you are in Turkey and would like to send a message to a relative/friend in USA, please give me a phone number or address in USA and I will pass along your message. I am a Computer Engineer in Chicago and if I can be of any help please advise. May Allah help you.
Faruq Ibrahim, USA

For the attention of Vicki Neale in England. I spoke to someone at the Hali Hotel in Sultanahmet who knows Aidan Reynolds and he confirmed that Aidan is OK.
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

I am waiting to hear news of my exchange sister Ayca Kara and her five-year-old son Can and husband Attila. They are in Kanlica-Istanbul. My family is hoping to hear from them soon. Their home is on a steep slope leading down to the river. If anyone has any news of them, please contact me. Thank you.
Becky Slack, USA

We are trying to locate information on Funda and Volkan Ozdemir in Ipek Apartments, Yuzbasilar Cad. Degirmendere/Kocaeli. Also Ebru Yildiz of Cagdas Kent Sitesi, 4.Cad Merkez, Degirmendere/Kocaeli
Robert Shellenbarger, USA

I'm looking for information on Yildiz Tunali of Istanbul. He works at Vakko Satis Magazalari. If you have any information on him or the company please email me. My prayers are with you.
Alysa Serdengecti, United States

For the attention of Lucy Perks, UK. I have been trying the telephone number of your father Ashley Perks but haven't managed to get through yet. Numbers starting with 0216 are on the Asian side of Istanbul and there have been no reports of casualties there. If you are still worried and have a home or work address I'm sure we can find him for you.
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

'm looking for information concerning Yildiz Tunali of Istanbul, is he OK? He works for Vakko Satis Magazalari. Any information about the well being of Yildiz or the company would be greatly appreciated. Please email me!
Alysa Serdengecti, United States

I'm looking for imformation on two British nationals who were in Istanbul backpacking. They are Mark Toomey, aged 22, and Joanne Thorned, aged 19.
Peter Toomey, England

For the attention of Karwatsky Novella, USA. Izmit (with a T) is a very unusual destination for a holiday as it is an industrial town with little to offer the tourist. Did your sister Tserkovna Julıya perhaps go to Izmir (with an R)? Izmir is a popular holiday destination and although they felt the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties there.
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

For the attention of Celia Bennett in Canada. Do you know what school Norma Foulkes is at? Is she teaching adults or children? In the meantime, I have e-mailed all my teacher friends enquiring about her and asked them to forward it to all their teacher friends. I am sure she is OK though because there are no reports of injuries to foreigners in Istanbul so please try not to worry too much.
Wendy James, Istanbul, Turkey

If anybody knows that Servet Edil Kaya who was probably in the area of Bursa at the time of the quake please let me know. Also, if anyone knows the state of health of his family in the Asian side of Istanbul please let me know. His mother's name is Mujan Edil Kaya. If anyone knows anything about these people and can let me know I would be eternally grateful. Please email me at: pnf@excite.co.uk
Penelope Nesrin Fuad, UK

We would like to know if Ergican Saydam is alright. He lives in Sisli (Istanbul) in the Silahsor Caddesi. He is a concert pianist who also gives lessons in Istanbul Conservatorium.
Kaya & Jenny Ileri, Netherlands

A message for Judith Unternaehre in Switzerland. Please Could you check with the Eren family if this address is in one of the most affected areas in Golcuk? Donanma CAD, Kurtula Apt, DAI 12, Golcuk. Do they know the Ozkeskek family? Please reply to silvia_zambrano@hotmail.com.
Silvia Zambrano, England