Especially after Kocaeli (1999) earthquake, by taking into consideration the vital importance of Early Warning and (Emergency) Rapid Reponse, the project prepared by  Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, has been realized.  The agreement involving Turkish republic and Credit Suisse First Boston in relation to Istanbul Earthquake Early Warning System  and Rapid (Emergency) Response project, will be carried on by by Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, has become valid after decree of Council of Minister on 2001 Fiscal Year.

 

The system is designed and operated by Bogazici University with logistic support of the Governorate of Istanbul, First Army Headquarters and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The  construction of  the system  is realized by the GeoSIG and EWE (Switzerland) consortium.   Communications, related only to Rapid Response System, are provided by IS-TIM  ARIA GSM service provider.