AFAD

The T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı, also known as AFAD, is Turkey's authoritative organization for disaster management and emergency response. With a mission to enhance national resilience against disasters, AFAD coordinates extensive efforts including search and rescue operations, humanitarian aid, and the establishment of emergency infrastructures both domestically and internationally. The organization provides a range of services aimed at disaster preparedness and response, such as developing strategic plans, conducting training exercises, and offering resources to bolster community readiness.

AFAD also maintains an online library filled with vital information regarding disaster management, regulations, and statistics, ensuring that citizens and organizations have access to essential resources. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and collaborative efforts with local authorities and international bodies, AFAD remains a pivotal force in safeguarding public safety and welfare in the face of natural and man-made emergencies. Through its proactive measures and community engagement programs, AFAD aims to foster a well-informed society better equipped to handle crises effectively.