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POST-EARTHQUAKE HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT
In northwest Syria, the earthquakes (6 February) have caused widespread damage, displacement, loss of life, and basic service disruption. According to REACH data collected in the aftermath of the disaster through rapid needs, market, and displacement assessments:
• Communities in earthquake-affected areas most urgently need winterization, shelter, and multi-purpose cash support.
• People in the worst-affected areas along the border have been internally displaced both within and out of their communities. Nearly 60,000 displaced people are estimated to be in newly established displacement sites.
• A significant portion of earthquake-affected communities (15-28%) reported disruptions to accessing eletricity, water, and health services.
• Across many earthquake-affected areas, markets appear resilient for now, but signs of supply shortages, price increases, and strained financial services remain a concern given ongoing access challenges.