Integrating multi-criteria evaluation techniques with geographical information systems for Location Disaster Management Bases: A case study: Baghmishe Town

Tabriz is one of the most disaster-prone cities in the country. Thus, preparedness for the disasters, along with effective prevention and mitigating measures, are imperative for sustainable development of the city. Crisis preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for use when a disaster occurs, i.e., planning. Preparedness measures can take many forms including construction of shelters, implementation of an emergency communication system, installation of warning devices, creation of backup lifeline services (e.g., power, water, sewage), and rehearsing evacuation plans.
This paper presents a GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis approach for spatial locating of Crisis Management Bases in Baghmishe Town. In this study, seven natural and human criteria are selected to identify suitable land for the construction of Crisis Management Bases that by using of AHP model and incorporating layers in ARC / GIS appropriate adjustment maps are extracted. Finally, the area of criteria’s, appropriateness dimensions, land use consistency and optimal locations were selected property.
Findings: A detailed study of the effective factors in suitable location for the bases was undertaken and appropriate zones were identified. Finally, three locations were proposed for constructing the crisis management bases.
The results of the study that are shown in the final map has three main areas for creating Rescue Support Base which are both close to population centers and main roads and has the sufficient area for for creating Rescue Support Base.