Where are the safe zones in Istanbul? Assembly areas announced

For Istanbul, which is located in one of Turkey's most high-risk earthquake zones, emergency assembly areas are of great importance. These areas, determined under the coordination of AFAD, can now be viewed as both a list and a map via the e-Devlet system as of 2025. In this way, the people of Istanbul can easily identify the safe zones closest to their location.

STEPS TO QUERY ASSEMBLY AREAS

Citizens should determine these areas in advance to avoid panic and act correctly in the event of an earthquake. Here are the steps for querying earthquake assembly areas via e-Devlet in 2025:

1. Log in to turkiye.gov.tr.

2. Type "Disaster and Emergency Assembly Area Query" into the search bar.

3. After logging in with your T.R. ID number and password, you can see the assembly areas closest to your current address on the map.

WHAT CRITERIA ARE USED FOR DETERMINATION?

AFAD uses specific criteria for Istanbul earthquake assembly areas. These areas are generally determined as:

Open and wide spaces (e.g., parks, school yards)

Areas without high building density

Safe areas with no risk of debris

are determined as such.

SOME ASSEMBLY AREAS

Safe zones where citizens can gather in different districts of Istanbul are listed as follows:

Kadıköy: Fenerbahçe Park, surroundings of Kalamış Marina

Beşiktaş: Abbasağa Park, Yıldız Park

Bakırköy: Atatürk Forest, Yeşilköy Coast

Üsküdar: Validebağ Grove, Çengelköy Coastal Park

Ataşehir: İçerenköy Sports Area, Kayışdağı Recreation Area

These regions stand out with their safe structure for gathering after an earthquake.

LEARN YOUR ASSEMBLY AREA IN ADVANCE

Conscious preparation before an earthquake can prevent loss of life and chaos. For this reason, every Istanbul resident learning their own assembly area via e-Devlet is considered one of the most important steps to take in the event of an earthquake.