Nokero solar light bulbs are part of the elite ShelterBox response kit being deployed to earthquake victims in Turkey. (photo by Mark Pearson)
In response to the earthquakes in Van, Turkey, Nokero solar light bulbs are included as a lifesaving item being delivered as part of the Shelterbox disaster relief effort. Just over three weeks ago, millions of people lost power when a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey on October 23 and again when two weeks later, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake aftershock struck near the city of Van.
With little access to candles or flashlights, earthquake victims are receiving five Nokero solar light bulbs as part of each relief kit from Shelterbox, the internationally-renowned disaster relief organization.
“Nokero solar lights were chosen to be part of the elite ShelterBox response kit after rigorous study and research by the ShelterBox team,” said ShelterBox Head of Operations John Leach. “This is their first deployment in the field, and so far they are performing admirably.”
Unfortunately, like other disaster relief teams in Turkey, a ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) was on site—delivering insulated tents, Nokero solar light bulbs and other lifesaving supplies to earthquake victims—when the magnitude 5.6 aftershock struck.
“We were in Van when we felt violent shaking and saw people running out of buildings,” said Ron Noseworthy of ShelterBox. “Many buildings collapsed, including a six-story hotel. We received a request for help from emergency responders to provide ShelterBox tents for the search and rescue teams to allow them to rest as they work in shifts to try and save those trapped in collapsed buildings.”
Listen to a personal account of the moment the earthquake struck here.
Thank you to ShelterBox for distributing Nokero solar light bulbs to those in need after this devastating earthquake. For Nokero, this represents a giant leap forward in our effort to bring renewable energy to the people who need it most.
