Earthquake warning from the Governor's Office: Do not enter damaged buildings
Following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake, the Istanbul Governor's Office has called on citizens not to enter damaged buildings, to avoid traffic unless necessary, and to refrain from using mobile phone lines unnecessarily.
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A statement was made on the Governor's Office's social media account regarding the 6.2 magnitude earthquake, which had its epicenter in the Sea of Marmara, off the Silivri district of Istanbul.
Attention to our esteemed citizens;
— TC İstanbul Valiliği (@TC_istanbul) April 23, 2025
- Please do not enter buildings that have been damaged or are suspected to be damaged due to the earthquake.
- Do not take your vehicle out into traffic unless necessary.
- Do not use mobile phone lines except in cases of emergency.@gul_davut https://t.co/9bEzbYZTeI
The statement included the following: "Attention to our esteemed citizens. Please do not enter buildings that have been damaged or are suspected to be damaged due to the earthquake. Do not take your vehicle out into traffic unless necessary. Do not use mobile phone lines except in cases of emergency."