It's a race against the clock to provide lifesaving emergency support.
Devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria:
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John, we wrote to you this morning when we first learned about the news of the back–to–back 7.8 and 7.7 magnitude earthquakes on the Turkish–Syrian border that have tragically killed more than 3,000 people. I have 3 important updates about the current situation I need to share with you:

1. More than 3,000 people have been killed. And initial reports from IRC staff on the ground in Syria indicate that the impact has been devastating in areas that already host a high number of displaced and vulnerable families.

2. A blizzard struck northern Syria over the weekend, leaving thousands now affected by the earthquake without shelter in freezing conditions. With shelters severely damaged and destroyed, many people don't know where they will sleep tonight as temperatures plummet below freezing. It's a race against the clock to provide lifesaving emergency support.

3. We have more than 1,000 staff inside Syria who work tirelessly to provide life–saving health care, protection and recovery support. We're urgently ramping up our emergency response — and funding is needed now to save lives and support essential services.

Please, can you rush an emergency donation for children and families in Turkey, Syria and crisis zones worldwide? You can use this link to make a donation » https:///help.rescue.org/donate/syria-earthquake

My colleagues in Syria and the surrounding region affected by the earthquake are working to respond to this crisis and provide assistance to those injured and in need.

You will be hearing from me and my colleagues in the coming weeks to inform you what we're seeing on the ground, and what assistance is needed.

In moments of crisis like these, I'm constantly inspired by supporters like you, John, who never fail to step up in an emergency. I am so grateful that you are on our team.

— Hank, IRC Emergency Fundraising
 
 
From: Emergency @ IRC Syria Response
To: [email protected]
Date: February 6, 2023
Subject: URGENT: With two back-to-back earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, IRC is on the ground NOW.