How relief efforts are going in Turkey, Syria following earthquake

Workers walk past piles of rubble on February 15, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep, Turkey, in the early hours of February 6, followed by another 7.5-magnitude tremor just after midday.
Workers walk past piles of rubble on February 15, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep, Turkey, in the early hours of February 6, followed by another 7.5-magnitude tremor just after midday. Photo credit Getty Images

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – Relief efforts are continuing in Turkey and Syria following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has led to a death toll of 40,000.

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To answer your questions, KCBS Radio anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer are joined on "Ask An Expert" by Dan Hovey, Director of Emergency Response at the nonprofit Direct Relief, who is currently in Istanbul, Turkey.

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