Natural and technological hazards do not turn into disasters by preventive and protective activities and risk reduction. One of the most important activities in disaster management is determining the size, distribution, and infrastructure of assembly points that should be taken into consideration to be used during and post-disaster. In this study, we examined the qualification of assembly points identified neighborhood and local level by the Provincial Directorates of Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the case of Kocaeli/Başiskele district. In the first phase of the study, the existing Assembly Points were classified according to international criteria, and in the second phase, the suitability values of these areas according to the criteria were determined by the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The results of this study show that 77,14% of the assembly points designated for Başiskele have electricity and water infrastructure. According to data, it is found that only 5 of 22 neighborhood assembly points do not appear as proper assembly points in terms of square meters. We expect that our research outcomes should provide enhance the efficiency of planning studies, and contribute to the development of the region's capacity for disaster response and resilience.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | June 25, 2020 |
Submission Date | February 3, 2020 |
Acceptance Date | May 4, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 |