AFAD was founded in 2009 under the Ministry of Interior. It unites three previous emergency management agencies. The organization consists of four councils and multiple departments
Turkey faces increasing natural and man-made disasters due to climate change. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Plans implemented in all 81 provinces. TARAP national plan addresses all disaster risks, including climate change
AFAD operates under Ministry of Interior since 2018. Has horizontal, flexible administrative structure without hierarchical departments. Coordinates with universities, public institutions, private sector and NGOs
AFAD coordinated the 2018 earthquake code update after 1947-2018 code revisions. A 15-member commission with 120 experts was established in 2012. The new code became legally effective on January 1, 2019. It includes 17 chapters covering various building types and design requirements