Dai Le (Fowler, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I want to share my deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by the horrific earthquake that took place in Turkiye and Syria in the early hours of 6 February. I can't even imagine the absolute terror endured by the men, women and children trapped in the middle of this catastrophe. My heart goes out to the first responders and aid workers who had the insurmountable task of digging through the mounds of rubble. No doubt, the communities impacted are grateful for their presence, and I can only hope that they find the light at the end of this very dark tunnel soon.

This tragedy has impacted people from all over the world, and, in my area of Fowler, our Turkish and Syrian community are feeling the pain and loss. Mrs Melissa Michael of Edensor Park recently told me about her family who live in Adana, Turkiye, and the fear she experienced in the moments of the quake. It's hard to imagine the trauma of not knowing if your loved one survived. This is a difficult and tragic time for families in Fowler who have lost loved ones. To the families and everyone affected by the Turkiye and Syria earthquake, I offer my sincere sympathies, and we pray for your resilience through this very difficult time.