Axis: Rescue and Immediate Response

Office: International

On February 6, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria, followed by a magnitude 6.7 aftershock eleven minutes later. CADENA International responded to this disaster by deploying our first response team: Go Team. Durante esta primera fase, utilizamos una cédula de trabajo de búsqueda y el equipo de Life Locator to streamline the work of the rescue teams in the disaster areas. We work closely with local partners and follow strict safety protocols and quality standards to ensure the effectiveness of our operations.

With the invaluable support of our partner Airlink, we were able to reach Turkey within hours to respond to the needs of the people affected by this disaster. As a result of using Airlink’s technology and equipment, we were able to reach Turkey within hours to respond to the needs of the people affected by this disaster. Life LocatorWe scanned collapsed structures in both Hatay City and Kahramanmaraş. After hours of work, our Go Team rescued four people alive, working closely with rescue groups from El Salvador, Belarus, Turkey, Israel and Mexico.