Study of crisis management performance in bampoor flood [case study]

ABSTRACT

Following the 24-hours heavy rainfall in January 2008, the whole dams were destroyed gradually in Bampoor, the city of Sistan and Baluchistan, and it went under water. This study aims to analyze the crisis management in Bampoor flood in January 2008. By studying the available reports and local news of the crisis management center, disaster was analyzed and assessed through three phases Preparation, Response and Recovery in 2008. Due to meteorological warning of heavy rainfall, the emergency meeting of unexpected disaster center in province and Iranshahr Township has been held and the forces settled in the vulnerable points of city. Because of Iranshahr flood, all ignored Bampoor town. So, following the heavy rainfall, people were asked to move to the secure places. According to the results, over 100 relief workers were in response phase; 500 villagers were transferred to the safe places; 1322 vulnerable households were given aid gradually; and also 1788 tents, 1367 carpets, 8612 blankets were distributed among affected ones. Also in Recovery phase, some people were accommodated in the schools or tents and 30 field lavatories were made. Although Bampoor flood had financial loss, there were no casualties. Based on this research, it is important to care about health and psychological support to the affected people in relief operations after disasters