Syrian Arab Republic - Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) Coordinated Response Flash Update #11 - Earthquake (As of 16 February 2023)

Highlights

4M Affected Population

2M Severely Affected Population

1,414 Deaths

2,357 Injuries

SITUATION OVERVIEW

As of 15 February, the rapid structural assessment was undertaken in Aleppo in 4,159 buildings and classified 169 buildings as ‘high risk of collapse’ and 644 as ‘medium risk of collapse.’ UNMAS is marking the buildings categorized as high risk of collapse with the aim to dissuade people from returning to them.

In Lattakia, a total of 1.3 million people are directly or indirectly affected by the earthquake. Approximately 34,400 families are displaced and currently either being hosted in temporary shelters, including governmental buildings, or staying with relatives with reportedly dire humanitarian needs. There are currently 29 designated shelters and the number is expected to increase in the coming days\weeks.

In Tartous, a total of 0.9 million people are directly or indirectly affected by the earthquake. There are two designated shelters; the number is expected to increase in the coming days\weeks.

In Hama, a preliminary assessment showed that four hospitals and sixty health facilities have been damaged by the earthquake. One of them is at high risk of collapsing.

In Deir-Ez-Zor, out of the 31 buildings that have been assessed, five buildings have been evacuated.

Markets remain impacted, notably in Aleppo. Lack of bread availability continues to be reported in all sub-districts affected by the earthquake, in particular in collective centers.