Earthquake and Flood Disaster Management Regulations in Turkey

Abstract

Natural disasters are known as natural events that usually abrupt and occurs in certain periods, cannot be stopped, causing loss of life, destruction of property and the environment and affecting negatory social life and economy. In the last quarter of the past century, “Response” and “Recovery” activities were the reactional efforts of minimizing the losses caused by natural disasters. Since the beginning of this century, they share their place with proactive efforts as Risk Assessment, Mitigation/Prevention and Preparedness. Due to these developments, to coordinate and arrange the disaster management initiatives and activities, several laws were issued, new institutions were set and new plans and strategies have been developed.

In this study, the endeavors like researches, planning and settling strategies to minimize the negative consequences of natural disasters, particularly earthquakes and flooding, are classified in the legislative context. 

Keywords

• Disaster Management,Earthquake,Flood,Prevention Policies

References

1. Demirci, A. and Karakuyu, M., “Role of Geographic Information Technology in Disaster Management (in Turkish)” Doğu Coğrafya Periodical 9(12), 67-101, 2004