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A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province

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A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province

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The aim of this study is to comprehensively assess the training and knowledge levels, response capabilities, equipment, experience and views of specialist staff working at the Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate in Sinop Province, an area at high risk of flooding. The study adopted a qualitative research method, and a single-case model was developed using the “in-depth interview” technique as the data collection method. Interview content was analyzed using MAXQDA software to identify hierarchical code-subcode models through thematic analysis. The results of the study indicate that the staff of the Sinop Provincial Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) possess sufficient and high levels of knowledge regarding floods and flash floods, have a well-equipped capacity in terms of personnel and equipment, are experienced in response processes, and maintain a high level of readiness. AFAD personnel (n=17) who participated in the survey emphasized the need to develop technology, improve infrastructure, and enhance the community’s capacity to mitigate the effects of floods and waterlogging. Taking into account the geographical structure, climatic characteristics, and current infrastructure conditions of Sinop Province, the primary measures that can be taken specifically regarding floods and flash floods have been identified.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Disaster risk, Flooding, AFAD personnel, Disaster awareness

Etik Beyan

Prior to the data collection process, ethical principles were taken into consideration, and ethical committee approval was obtained from the Presidency of the Ethics Committee for Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Engineering Research at Giresun University (E-50288587-050.01.04-10288, Ethics Committee Decision dated 08.05.2024 and numbered 05/38). Prior to the interviews, a “volunteer consent form” was sent to the AFAD Sinop Provincial Directorate through Giresun University. In addition, prior to the interviews, the necessary permissions were obtained from the Sinop Governor's Office (dated 17.05.2024 and numbered E-35842865-300-11488) for conducting the research study and applying the interviews.

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Başlar, G., & Kalıpcı, E. (2026). A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 16(4), 1525-1544. https://doi.org/10.31466/kfbd.1915718
AMA
1.Başlar G, Kalıpcı E. A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province. KFBD. 2026;16(4):1525-1544. doi:10.31466/kfbd.1915718
Chicago
Başlar, Gülşah, ve Erkan Kalıpcı. 2026. “A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province”. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16 (4): 1525-44. https://doi.org/10.31466/kfbd.1915718.
EndNote
Başlar G, Kalıpcı E (01 Eylül 2026) A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16 4 1525–1544.
IEEE
[1]G. Başlar ve E. Kalıpcı, “A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province”, KFBD, c. 16, sy 4, ss. 1525–1544, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.31466/kfbd.1915718.
ISNAD
Başlar, Gülşah - Kalıpcı, Erkan. “A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province”. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16/4 (01 Eylül 2026): 1525-1544. https://doi.org/10.31466/kfbd.1915718.
JAMA
1.Başlar G, Kalıpcı E. A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province. KFBD. 2026;16:1525–1544.
MLA
Başlar, Gülşah, ve Erkan Kalıpcı. “A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province”. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 16, sy 4, Eylül 2026, ss. 1525-44, doi:10.31466/kfbd.1915718.
Vancouver
1.Gülşah Başlar, Erkan Kalıpcı. A Study on Knowledge, Response Capabilities, Experiences, and Perspectives Regarding Environmental Flooding and Flood Disasters: The Case of Sinop Province. KFBD. 01 Eylül 2026;16(4):1525-44. doi:10.31466/kfbd.1915718