A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Turkey on February 6, and a large number of victims were in urgent need of rescue.
The Turkish Consulate General in Hong Kong called on the public to donate supplies, including warm clothes, to the victims on the 8th.
The Consulate General of Turkey in Hong Kong issued a notice on the 8th, stating that people can send donated materials to the WE WORLD EXPRESS collection point in Kwai Chung before the evening of the 13th.
The address of the collection point is Room 1408, Phase 1, Tai Hung Fai (Kwai Chung) Centre, 77-81 Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong.
The consulate stated that it only accepts new supplies and clothing, and does not accept items that have been used.
The following items are being collected by the Consulate:
● tent
● blankets
● Heaters (batteries not included)
● Neck scarves, gloves, hats
● Vacuum bottles, cups
● Flashlight (batteries not included)
● warm clothes
● sleeping bag
● chaise longue
● Mattress
● pillows
● Diapers
● Hygienic products (excluding liquids, gels, toothpaste, etc.)
● Winter clothing (adults and children)
● coats, down jackets
● waterproof raincoat
● Boots, ankle boots
● sweater
● Pants
● socks
● underwear
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