In Yalova, those who lost their lives were commemorated on the 27th anniversary of the Marmara Earthquake on August 17, 1999.
As part of the commemoration programs, the march started at the 15 July Democracy and Republic Square and continued along the Gazipaşa Street route to the Earthquake Monument.
Speaking at the program held here, AK Party Deputy Chairman and Head of Organization Ahmet Büyükgümüş said that they never forgot the Marmara Earthquake.
Stating that this earthquake taught Türkiye a lot, AK Party Yalova Deputy Büyükgümüş said, "In terms of construction, search and rescue efforts, and since 1999, after August 17, 1999, Turkey has been the beginning of a process that has progressed in all these areas such as combating disasters and construction." he said.
Büyükgümüş mentioned that the February 6 earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş was still fresh in our minds and continued as follows:
We survived the earthquake disaster that occurred 3 years ago, which was very big in the history of the world, and we went through this process together with those who lost our brothers to eternity. Thank God, our state has gained great experience since August 17. Especially with the steps we have taken in the last 20 years, we have made important strides in search and rescue, construction and all coordination during the earthquake. I say this as a brother of yours who has traveled street by street in 11 provinces that experienced the February 6 earthquake, especially in the last year. We built more than 600 thousand independent sections in a short time of 3 years.
"WE HAVE TO ACHIEVE THE STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE QUICKLY"
Emphasizing that making cities resilient before disasters occur is an important duty for everyone, Büyükgümüş said:
"Hopefully, we will take our steps in Yalova today, just like in the past, by making our decisions together and fighting together. Here, public decision makers, municipalities, ministries, as well as civil works, headmen, and non-governmental organizations have a duty. We need to quickly achieve the steps we need to take, by giving everyone their accounting regarding urban transformation. It is up to us to take the necessary steps on other issues. May God have mercy on our citizens and fellow countrymen who lost their lives on August 17. I also wish patience to their families.”
Yalova Governor Ahmet Hamdi Usta also stated that he understands very well the troubles and troubles of everyone who experienced this earthquake.
Drawing attention to the active faults in the country, Usta said, "Our duty is to be prepared as if we will experience the reality of an earthquake at any moment. As citizens, we must take the measures that are important to us, saying that earthquakes do not kill, negligence kills. Of course, we, representing our state, are obliged to take these measures at the highest level and share them with you." he said.
The commemoration program attended by protocol members continued with a tour of the stands set up in the area.
KOCAELİ
Those who lost their lives in the Marmara Earthquake were commemorated with prayers at 03.02 in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli, the epicenter of the disaster that occurred on August 17, 1999.
At the commemoration event held in front of the Earthquake Monument on Kavaklı Beach for the 27th anniversary of the Marmara Earthquake, a wreath was presented to the monument when the clock showed 03.02, when the earthquake occurred.
Afterwards, a moment of silence was observed and prayers were said for those who lost their lives in the earthquake. Citizens threw carnations into the sea.
Gölcük District Governor Müfit Gültekin, Gölcük Naval Main Base Commander Rear Admiral Mehmet Özgür Özömek, representatives of non-governmental organizations and citizens attended the ceremony.
SAKARYA
Sela was recited at the commemoration program organized for those who lost their lives in the 17 August 1999 Marmara Earthquake in Sakarya.
Following the commemoration program organized by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality at the 15 July Democracy Square, on the 27th anniversary of the 17 August 1999 Marmara Earthquake, the sela was recited by Hafız Ahmet Gencer when the clock showed 03.02 when the earthquake occurred.
After the salute, a prayer was made by Provincial Preacher Mehmet Çatallar.
17 AUGUST MARMARA EARTHQUAKE SHARING FROM AFAD
The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs commemorated those who lost their lives in the Marmara Earthquake that occurred on August 17, 1999, on its 27th anniversary.
In the post made on the Presidency's account on NSosyal, "Today is the 27th anniversary of the 17 August 1999 Marmara Earthquake... We do not forget August 17. We know that remembering and being prepared means protecting the future." statements were included.
