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Disaster Logistics
This article is based on the experiences of DepOrtak founding member Oruç Kaya in Malatya after the February 6 earthquakes. You can also find the presentation as a file at the end of the article.
Post Disaster Logistics
Every activity after a disaster is directly related to logistics .
The performance of these activities depends on logistics performance.
Logistics performance depends on the right logistics management (planning, exercise, execution, control), the right logistics infrastructure (physical resources), the right data management (seamless, timely) and the competence of all human resources (knowledge, experience).
Disaster logistics should be planned with logistics intelligence.
February 6th Earthquake
Everyone tried to organize the transport, causing chaos. There were difficulties in finding vehicles.
Individuals, NGOs and even official institutions tried to find vehicles and warehouses through social media (twitter, linkedin, whatsapp).
The main choke points were storage and micro-distribution.
The importance of movement by sea was recognized.
Everyone sending aid in their own way led to waste, crowding and chaos.
Food, canned food, milk, clothes, blankets, shoes, diapers, etc. were sitting in one warehouse without being distributed, while the other warehouse had little or none, but there was a high demand for them.
The 2 year old was given diapers size 1-2 (instead of diapers size 5-6).
We received clothes that were inappropriate for human beings and inappropriate for the culture of the region.
Bread was wasted, water came from Istanbul.
If a 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Occurs in Istanbul
14,148 (1) Preservation of the loss of life (morgue, etc.) and transportation to cemeteries
8,108 (severe) (1) and 75,245 (light) (1) injured persons transported to hospital
39,641 (1) bringing, storing, distributing medical supplies (medicine, blood, surgery, orthopedic, etc.) and collecting medical waste for one (1) person
2,000,000 people (1) Bringing and distributing tents, containers, toilets, showers, etc. for the shelter of people and collecting waste (toilet, garbage, household)
Bringing, storing, distributing water, clothing, hygiene, materials for making 3 meals, apples, etc. for at least 2,000,000 people and collecting garbage
194,392 (1) removal and transportation of 25 Million tons (10 Million M3) (2) debris from buildings (20 vehicles-equipment, 69 operators, personnel, drivers per debris; 1096 days)
Transportation and feeding of at least 2,500,000 people (search and rescue, health, volunteers)
Removal and transportation of vehicles left on the roads
Bringing construction equipment, generators, etc. (bringing and storing fuel oil)
One Apple or …
If only one apple is distributed every day for at least 2,000,000 people
At least 20-25 trucks should arrive every day
There should be at least 40-50 cool rooms for storage.
At least 20-25 trucks should arrive every day
There should be at least 40-50 cool rooms for storage.
Planning, Execution, Control HOW SHOULD IT BE?
Economic loss (2019) 120 Billion TL (3) (20 Billion USD)
Vehicle (truck etc.) and driver (!) for transportation to Istanbul
Warehouse (normal, cold, cool, open field, fuel tank), warehouseman (manual, operator), equipment (forklift, etc.) for storage (unloading, sorting, sorting…) in Istanbul
Vehicles (vans, garbage trucks, ambulances, etc.) and drivers (!) for transportation and distribution* in Istanbul
* 30% (3) of roads will be closed (Fatih, Beyoğlu, Şişli, Alibeyköy, Esenler, Bağcılar, Pendik, Tuzla, Bakırköy, Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu, Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece) (2)
Inventory Data Management
Proper stock management is crucial to provide some relief to our traumatized lives after an earthquake and to ensure that aid is not wasted.
Which relief supplies, rescue supplies, etc. should be in which warehouse and how much and how should they be completed?
The material that is really needed should be where it is really needed.
Proper data management is crucial for proper logistics management (transportation, warehouse, stock).
Communication and data flow must be uninterrupted and timely.
Field data (shipped, consumption, urgent need) and forecasts influence stock and warehouse management.
Data for forecasts (sent, consumed, requested on February 6), we have (I think we have).
Did the AYDES (Disaster Management and Decision Support System) software, prepared to manage resources in case of disaster, work? If yes, how effectively was it used?
Last Words
How prepared are the people of Istanbul for the aftermath of an earthquake and can Turkey support Istanbul?
Disaster logistics should be managed and performed by logistics experts whose profession is logistics. The professional warehouseman works in accordance with the handling symbol (breakable, stand upright, etc.), manages the warehouse in the best way, unloads the truck in 30 minutes. unloads.
2053 Transportation and Logistics Master Plan should cover disaster logistics and disaster logistics, which is mentioned in a few words under “Urban Logistics” in the Logistics Master Plan of Turkey, should be detailed.
The technology and digital infrastructure (digital platforms) that can enable instant provision, real-time and location-based monitoring, tracking and management of vehicles and storage areas (location, size, infrastructure, etc.) with a single click, not only in normal times but also in the event of a disaster, are being used in Turkey.
February 6 earthquake in order to create memory about the earthquake “I went, I saw, I lived…” I prepared the report.
Suggestions …
Storage for Istanbul (my suggestion)
Conventional Warehouse at Land Entrances
Conventional Warehouse at Sea Entrance
Cross Dock Pocket Warehouse in Every District
Conventional Warehouses
Class A (TOKI should do it)
% earthquake resistant
West (1), East (1), Black Sea (2) entrance 50,000 m2
Shelving system (earthquake resistant)
Fully equipped
Berthing 25-30 trucks at the same time
Cold and cool rooms
Living comfort for employees
Open land (truck, equipment parking)
Helipad and, if possible, rail connection
Cross Dock and Pocket Warehouses
Class A (TOKI should do it)
% earthquake resistant
At least 1 in each district according to district size
500 – 2,000 m2 (100% earthquake resistant)
Their location can be determined according to loss scenarios
First 72 hours supplies (earthquake victims, rescue)
Feeding point for the first 72 hours after
Partially shelved system, floor stocking
Cool room, fuel tank
Last kilometer delivery (motorcycle, ATV)
Alternative Transportation for Istanbul (my suggestion)
TCG Anadolu
Dry Cargo Ship (storage)
Ro-Ro Ships
Car Ferries
Removal and transportation of vehicles left on the roads
Heavy Lift Helicopter
* 30% (3) of roads will be closed
ATV
Motorcycle
(Fatih, Şişli Beyoğlu, Alibeyköy, Esenler, Bağcılar, Pendik, Tuzla, Bakırköy, Bayrampaşa, Zeytinburnu, Bahçelievler, Küçükçekmece) (2)
Inventory & Data Management for Istanbul (my recommendation)
Instead of everyone sending their own aid, manufacturers (clothing, food…) can keep, for example, 1% “Disaster Stock”. According to AFAD instructions, they can send “unused and new products” from their own warehouses to the specified storage areas (aid collection center).
With our UAV technology, the damage situation can be identified and location-based coded. The data can be evaluated within 1-2 hours and the dispatch of search and rescue teams, equipment, construction machinery and priority aid materials for the first response can be organized in a short time and distributed homogeneously to the places of need.
Cell phone etc. Field data (sent, consumption, urgent need) can be managed in real time and location-based (tracking, control, transfer if necessary)
Please click here to download the presentation file.
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