Dozens of countries and international organizations have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help the rescue efforts in quake-stricken areas of Turkey and Syria. Here's a glance at what's being provided so far:
to provide emergency mapping services. At least 13 member countries have offered assistance. The EU said it's also ready to offer help to Syria through its humanitarian assistance programs.
War-ravaged Syria is calling on the United Nations and all member states to help with rescue efforts, health services, shelter and food aid. The affected area in Syria is divided between government-held territory and the country's last opposition-held enclave. Neighbor and historic regional rival Greece is sending Turkey a team of 21 rescuers, two rescue dogs and a special rescue vehicle, together with a structural engineer, five doctors and seismic planning experts in a military transport plane.
Britain is sending 76 search and rescue specialists with equipment and dogs, as well as an emergency medical team, to Turkey. The U.K. also said it's in contact with the U.N. about getting support to victims in Syria.
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