International aid has flooded into Turkey, after it called for help to supply winterized tents, containers and prefabricated housing to shelter the homeless, Reuters reports.
The first foreign planeloads of tents have arrived. On Friday, Armenia also sent aid supplies, despite a long history of enmity with Turkey and floundering efforts to reconcile.
In total 35,000 tents have been sent to the region.
The United States said on Friday Turkey had requested its help with the relief effort, and the U.S. European Command would start airlifting supplies such as blankets and sleeping bags within the next two days.
"The United States has received a request from the Turkish government for humanitarian support in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Van province earlier this week," said Pentagon spokesman Captain John Kirby.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are suffering. And our ablest efforts will be expended in assisting in any way possible."
However, despite relief efforts the survivors of the quake still need help, especially winter clothes, tents, food and water.
International community helps earthquake survivors in Turkey
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