BERN, SWITZERLAND – Switzerland has sent two logistics experts with 40 tons of emergency supplies to northwestern Iran, scene of a series of earthquakes earlier in August. A four-person Rapid Response Team has been on the site since 16 August. The new supplies sent to Tabriz include 200 tents, 200 tent insulation accessories, 200 heaters 2,000 blankets and basic medical supplies to help 10,000 people for three months.
Winter is not far off in the area, say Swiss authorities and temperatures could drop sharply within a month.
