Turkey: Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Project

approved

The project will strengthen about 100 public buildings for earthquake resistance. The project has significant potential benefits in terms of protecting human lives and public assets, reducing injuries, and increasing access to health services in the aftermath of a disaster. Indirectly, the project also contributes to sustaining crucial economic activities in the commercial and industrial center of Turkey, and consequently, making the country more resilient to crises caused by disasters. The project comprises three components: Component A (Emergency Preparedness): (i) provision of emergency equipment such as information technology (IT) and emergency communication equipment, water storage tanks, power generators, emergency vehicles, etc.; (ii) public awareness and training; and (iii) technical assistance to enhance emergency preparedness and responses. Component B (Seismic Risk Mitigation for Public Facilities): (i) retrofitting/reconstruction of about 100 public buildings such as schools and hospitals; and (ii) feasibility studies, detailed designs, and construction supervision. Component C (Project Management Support): (i) operational costs, consultancies, and IT and office equipment.