Study of Crisis Management Performance in Bampoor Flood

Introduction:Following the ۲۴-hours heavy rainfall in January ۲۰۰۸, the whole dams were destroyed gradually in Bampoor, the city of Sistan & Baluchistan, and it went under water. This study aims to analyze the crisis management in Bampoor flood in January ۲۰۰۸. Methods: 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 ۲۰۰۸. Findings: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 ۱۰۰ relief workers were in response phase; ۵۰۰ villagers were transferred to the safe places; ۱۳۲۲ vulnerable households were given aid gradually; and also ۱۷۸۸ tents, ۱۳۶۷ carpets, ۸۶۱۲ blankets were distributed among affected ones. Also in Recovery phase, some people were accommodated in the schools or tents and ۳۰ field lavatories were made. Conclusion: 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.

Keywords:

flood , crisis management , Bampoor flood , سیلاب , مدیریت بحران , سیل بمپور