Bodrum Municipality has launched a public information campaign under the slogan 'Hazirlikli Ol, Guvende Kal' ('Be Prepared, Stay Safe'), aimed at raising awareness about natural disaster risks and helping residents improve their readiness.
The campaign is run by the municipality's Disaster Affairs and Risk Management Directorate. It focuses on practical steps residents should take before, during, and after earthquakes and floods - the two hazards most relevant to the Bodrum peninsula given its seismic activity and seasonal storm risk.
Guidance is being shared through the municipality's official website, making it accessible to permanent residents and seasonal visitors alike. The directorate has not announced a fixed end date for the campaign.
For anyone living in or regularly visiting Bodrum, the timing is worth noting. The peninsula sits in an active seismic zone, and summer months bring both dense population and the occasional flash flood risk in lower-lying neighbourhoods. Knowing where your emergency kit is, how to shut off utilities, and where your nearest assembly point is are the kinds of basics the campaign is designed to reinforce.
For broader context on living safely in the region, see our local guides.
The municipality's website is the recommended starting point for the full checklist and any updates to the campaign materials.
