# Turkish earthquake resilience and preparedness initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-earthquake-resilience-and-preparedness-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-21T08:24:04.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

Turkish municipalities are implementing various earthquake preparedness and resilience initiatives across several provinces.

In Tekirdağ, the Metropolitan Municipality and its Disaster Affairs Department launched a province-wide awareness program in August. This included a mobile simulation truck visiting 11 districts to provide hands-on instruction on safety measures, such as the ‘Çök-Kapan-Tutun’ (Drop-Cover-Hold) action. The program also featured commemorative events for the 1999 Marmara and 1912 Mürefte earthquakes, showcasing rescue equipment from public agencies.

In other regions, authorities are focusing on scientific risk assessment. Kocaeli has initiated microzonation studies across 8,700 hectares in Gebze and Darıca, utilizing geological and seismic data to inform urban planning and a soil data bank. Meanwhile, Balıkesir authorities utilized LiDAR technology to complete a structural inventory in the Gönen district to identify high-risk areas for urban renewal, supplemented by expert panels on seismic hazard prevention.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Turkish municipalities strengthen disaster preparedness measures

Turkish municipalities in İzmir and Darıca are enhancing disaster preparedness and search and rescue capabilities to mark the anniversary of the 1999 Marmara earthquake.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-municipalities-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-measures

### 2026-08-11: Turkish municipalities launch earthquake resilience initiatives

Turkish municipalities in Kocaeli and Balıkesir are launching scientific earthquake preparedness initiatives, including soil microzonation in Gebze and Darıca and structural inventory mapping in Gönen.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-municipalities-launch-earthquake-resilience-initiatives

### 2026-07-31: Tekirdağ launches province‑wide earthquake simulation training

Tekirdağ municipality will run an August earthquake simulation program in 11 districts, including a mobile truck, safety drills and a 17 August memorial for the 1999 Marmara quake.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tekirda-launches-provincewide-earthquake-simulation-training

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