Earthquake in Turkey and Syria - Community Gathering for an emergency listening session with EAP

This is a difficult time for our Turkish and Syrian families and community.

WIN will host a “Community Solidarity Gathering” in partnership with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

When: Thursday, February 23, 2023
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Zoom Meeting -
https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/85981004711?pwd=Yk9qNGtmNWZKbjl2azVsK29hajNYQT09

7.8 Earthquake Devastates Turkey and Syria

Many of us woke up on February 6, 2023, shocked to learn about the disastrous earthquake that struck in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the devastation from the 7.8 earthquake that shattered thousands lives at 4:17am on Monday, February 6th, followed by nine-hours later by another magnitude 7.5 earthquake. More than 200 aftershocks have followed.

We have seen photos of neighborhoods in rubble and buildings flattened, while rescuers rushed to dig through concrete to pull survivors from collapsed structures, putting their lives at risk to save others, all while battling the brutal subfreezing weather conditions.

More than 20,000 lives of our brothers and sisters in Turkey and Syria have been lost in the devasting quake on Monday. Our hearts, love, and thoughts are with our Turkish and Syrian communities and WIN members, as this may be a challenging time. Our sincerest hope is that your loved ones are safe.

Christina Pourarien, WIN Chair