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Were schools damaged in the earthquake? Statement from Governor Gül

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced in a statement following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara that no damage had been detected in the city's schools.

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Published: 28.04.2025 09:44 Updated: 28.04.2025 09:50
Were schools damaged in the earthquake? Statement from Governor Gül

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, in a statement regarding the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on April 23, said, "Our schools did not sustain damage in the earthquake."

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on April 23. Following the tremor that occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara, citizens rushed outside in a panic, and some spent the night in parks, gardens, and inside their vehicles.

In Istanbul, where numerous aftershocks occurred, education was suspended for 2 days (Thursday and Friday) in all institutions from kindergartens to universities. Classes resumed today in educational institutions across the city. It was decided that training on behaviors and precautions to be taken during disasters would be provided in the first lesson today in all public and private schools. Making statements before the disaster training, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül used the expression, "Our schools did not sustain damage in the earthquake."


News Source: 12punto

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