27 years have passed since the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake. Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers Muhittin Mert and Sabri Karaçam, who experienced that night, explained that they didn't know what to do during the earthquake, but through years of training, they now instill earthquake awareness in citizens and students. In Yalova, where 2,504 people lost their lives in the earthquake, the volunteers emphasized the importance of preparation, conv…
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27 years have passed since the August 17, 1999 Marmara Earthquake. Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers Muhittin Mert and Sabri Karaçam, who experienced that night, explained that they didn't know what to do during the earthquake, but through years of training, they now instill earthquake awareness in citizens and students. In Yalova, where 2,504 people lost their lives in the earthquake, the volunteers emphasized the importance of preparation, conv…