EXPERT OPINIONS ON DISASTER LOGISTICS THROUGH AYVACIK EARTHQUAKE Cover Image

AYVACIK DEPREMİ ÜZERİNDEN AFET LOJİSTİĞİ KONUSUNDA UZMAN GÖRÜŞLERİ
EXPERT OPINIONS ON DISASTER LOGISTICS THROUGH AYVACIK EARTHQUAKE

Author(s): Sedat Bostan, MERVE YAMAN YÜCE
Subject(s): Transport / Logistics
Published by: Sakarya üniversitesi
Keywords: Disaster; Disaster Management; Disaster Logistics Management; Çanakkale Ayvacık Earthquake;

Summary/Abstract: Aim: Our country is a country of disaster. Disasters such as earthquakes, floods and landslides are frequently observed intermittently. There was no loss of life in the 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Ayvacık district of Çanakkale on February 6, 2017. But there has been destroyed in a widespread area. It is considered appropriate to conduct a study on disaster logistics in this area where disaster logistics studies come to the fore. This study aimed to obtain in-depth information about disaster logistics activities in our country by taking the opinions of unit managers and experts who carried out disaster logistics activities to meet the needs that emerged after the 2017 Çanakkale, Ayvacık earthquake. Thus, it will be possible to identify and improve the aspects of the applications that are open to improvement. Method: Semi-structured interview method, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Interviews were held with 13 managers and experts from representatives of various institutions, including AFAD, which intervened in the Çanakkale, Ayvacık earthquake. The obtained data are coded and shown in qualitative tables, explained and discussed. Findings and Conclusion: It has been understood that legal regulations regarding disasters are sufficient, but there are problems in practice. It was observed that the disaster emergency management center was established quickly, but the organization between units took time. It was stated that the needs of disaster victims such as electricity, water, hot meals, tents and blankets were met quickly and there were no problems. It has been determined that there is an excessive amount of humanitarian aid material and that there are injustices in the distribution and there are some political effects in the distribution processes. It has been noticed that some non-governmental organizations and companies have made very positive contributions in providing humanitarian aid, while others are present at the scene for advertising purposes. It has been observed that there are some bureaucratic problems regarding the disaster housing for the accommodation of the disaster victims.

  • Issue Year: 9/2021
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 519-541
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Turkish