Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that an initial fund of 6 million lira has been allocated for citizens affected by the flood disaster in Kırşehir.
In a statement on her social media account, Göktaş said that the compassionate hand of the state continues to reach 86 million citizens and stand by every member of the great Turkish family.
Initial Support for Basic Needs
Minister Göktaş stated that the allocated funds are being used to meet the basic needs of citizens affected by the flood. The statement emphasized that the first phase of support was activated following the disaster in Kırşehir.
Relief efforts were not limited to financial aid alone. It was noted that damage assessments, fieldwork, and household visits have been ongoing without interruption through the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations operating in the province.
Fieldwork and Psychosocial Support Continue
Göktaş also noted that psychosocial support teams are active in the region, working to help affected citizens overcome this difficult period as strongly as possible.
The minister highlighted in her statement that institutions are working in coordination to reduce the impacts caused by disasters. The message conveyed was that state support will continue in all necessary areas.
Göktaş concluded her message with hopes for the protection of the country and its people from all kinds of disasters.