Azerbaijan sent search team to Van

Azerbaijan was the first country extending a helping hand to Turkey after a massive earthquake jolted the eastern province of Van on Sunday. VAN - Azerbaijan was the first country extending a helping hand to Turkey after a massive earthquake jolted the eastern province of Van on Sunday. Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations sent a plane carrying 145-member health team and sniffer dogs to Van. Moreover, Azerbaijan sent another plane to Turkey carrying 350 tents, 3,000 blankets, 700 beds, two mobile kitchens, and 20-member professional relief team.