Istanbul Governor’s Office evacuates not earthquake resistant school buildings

Istanbul Governor’s Office on Feb. 18 announced that 51,995 students and 2,765 teachers in 93 not earthquake resistant school buildings will be transferred to earthquake-resistant schools.

After 93 schools in Istanbul were found to be not earthquake resistant, the evacuation of students studying in these buildings began as the new semester started on Feb. 20 amid two weeks of delay due to major earthquakes that hit southeastern Turkey on Feb. 6.

As a result of the surveys of the 93 risky schools, it has been decided to demolish and reconstruct 76 schools and reinforce 17 schools, according to the announcement.