The Turkish earthquake, according to a man who lost his aunt and cousin, requires immediate assistance.
Cuma Dagilan, a resident of Jersey, recently traveled to Turkey to assist his family and reported that many locals were forced to endure subfreezing temperatures while living outside.
Ten days have passed since earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which have resulted in over 41,000 fatalities.
According to Mr. Dagilan, people are in urgent need of necessities like food and shelter.
"People here are very scared," he continued, "and it's very cold.".
It's freezing in here, it's freezing, it's freezing, and people are really dying here. They need real help. ".
People in Pazarcik, Turkey, according to Mr. Dagilan, including his family, are living in appalling conditions.
He said: "Here is really bad, where they are here, is not have a toilet, [there] is no food, no electric and internet is not working all the time here.
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Approximately 10 to 15 people were staying in the "very small" tents, according to Mr. Dagilan, and they were all anxiously awaiting good news.
We really, really need help, he said. "We are in need of help here.".
The Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal of The Red Cross and Crescent has received a donation of £150,000 from Jersey Overseas Aid to aid earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
