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Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

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Responding to the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

On February 6, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central southern Türkiye, close to the Syrian border, followed by dozens of violent aftershocks. We’re committed to doing everything we can to help those affected by these earthquakes.

Responding to the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

We are determined to do all that we can to help those affected by these earthquakes.

More Information on Relief Efforts

Secretary Blinken’s Call with UNSYG Guterres Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield FACT SHEET: Response to the Earthquakes in Syria Treasury Issues License, Authorizing Earthquake Relief Escalating Humanitarian Needs for Earthquakes Response Emergency Earthquake Response Efforts in Türkiye, Syria

Secretary Blinken’s Call with UNSYG Guterres

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the urgent need to facilitate humanitarian access in Syria.

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

On the Urgent Need for a UNSCR to Authorize Additional Cross-Border Humanitarian Access into Syria

FACT SHEET: Response to the Earthquakes in Syria

The Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Response to the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Treasury Issues License, Authorizing Earthquake Relief

Treasury Issues Syria General License 23 To Aid In Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts

Escalating Humanitarian Needs for Earthquakes Response

The United States to Provide $85 million for Escalating Humanitarian Needs for the Türkiye and Syria Earthquakes Response

Emergency Earthquake Response Efforts in Türkiye, Syria

U.S. Assistance to Emergency Earthquake Response Efforts in Türkiye and Syria

Joseph R. Biden

President of the United States

Kamala D. Harris

Vice President of the United States

Antony J. Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State

President of the United States

President Biden represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th Vice President of the United States. As President, Biden will restore America’s leadership and build our communities back better.

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Vice President of the United States

Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States of America. She was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service, having been elected District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and United States Senator.

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U.S. Secretary of State

Antony J. Blinken is the 71st U.S. Secretary of State. He was nominated by President Biden on November 23, 2020; confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 26, 2021; and sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the following day.

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