The bitter truth during the earthquake week: Istanbul is not ready
ISTANBUL- In Turkey, the work of spending earthquake awareness and being prepared for earthquakes is determined as the Week between March 1 and 7, and a series of events are held on these days every year. When an earthquake is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is “Is Istanbul ready for the expected big Marmara earthquake?”. 91 thousand 081, according to 33 targets of the MM’s Rapid Search Projects, in an earthquake in many schools or in the heavy İ 7.5 area in Istanbul; The mid-price is estimated at 167 thousand 116. This can happen too.
According to the current inventory, there are 1 million 166 thousand buildings in Istanbul. Quick Scan Detection Studies are carried out with the tools to explore the risk map of Istanbul and the possibility of a serious accident in an earthquake. These weapons may be in Istanbul in case of a possible earthquake.
NUMBER OF BUILDINGS
In the large-scale 7.5 scenario, the last heavy work done according to the earthquake is in 33 districts or the most predicted building is 1.8 times the previous target estimated number; The expected average building is 3.3 floors. One of the most curious places when it comes to earthquakes is the assembly and shelter areas. According to the emergency, AFAD plans 5,599 assembly areas, 130 tent areas, 28 animal bars, 36 cultural and financial evacuation areas, and 197 transfer areas. IMM and AFAD study related to this study.
‘WE ARE NOT READY’
Özlem Tut, Head of Risk Management and Urban Improvement Department, answered our questions, “Is Istanbul ready for an earthquake?” “One of the most important agendas of Istanbul is the earthquake issue. Earthquake and this fact are small in size, or if considered related to its regeneration, generally cannot be sustained unsustainably for long periods of time, incidentally earthquake-ready attraction” replied.
If it is chosen from the flat, the general evaluation of the table and the events is discussed as follows: to build to buy, not to prepare development plans. As of February 2022, the plans of the people who will solve the special situations of 36 district municipalities in total have been realized from our councils. A new urban transformation project was initiated in 14 districts. We are starting field studies and meetings with the locals in 5 districts, we are preparing an application project. Eyüpsultan district carries out works for 24.5 lives and the first phase of residences will start this year. We are completing the missing microzonation studies for the zoning plan to form a base. We have prepared and prepared tsunami risk analysis and action plans on a neighborhood basis for our 17 districts in the Marmara region.”
‘USED OUT OF PURPOSE’
Tut evaluated the transformation project, which has been the most discussed project in terms of earthquake preparedness in Istanbul, as follows: “Unfortunately, Fikirtepe and many very good practice examples exist in Istanbul. These examples are; the profit of the use, the uses so far. They should be related to the use of Istanbulites from production to use, to have solid and durable living spaces.”
Here are the simple settings for planning:
earthquake record:
• Earthquake construction of the point where your building is located.
• Prepare the disaster and emergency kit.
• Use anxious prey in your home.
• Make, update and repeat your family disaster and emergency plan.
• Determine your meeting place with the earthquake.
• Dimension will be the most urgent undertaking.
• Optimize and/or fix your water heater (combi/heater/water heater), refrigerator, oven and gas.
• convenience, do not plan your buildings to realize your possible planning.
• Be careful not to interfere with the load column and walls of your building.
• Insure your house, vehicle, workplace, agricultural land, cattle and small cattle against disasters with TCIP, TARSİM and private insurances.
During the earthquake:
• Stay away from glass, windows, review walls and doors, anything you plan on fixtures or fixtures.
• Protect yourself by closing a safe place.
• Do not run towards stairs, elevators or balconies.
• Power lines, buildings, poles, teachers, and under walls from other areas outside the building.
• While cruising on the highway (by avoiding buildings, trees, near trees, under overpasses), avoiding the comrade’s road, from standing near the road.
The earthquake happened:
• In the concussion pack, leave the building after you are sure of your pack, your surroundings and your own safety.
• Do not light matches or lighters, do not touch electricity.
• Passing gas and water valves, electric valve if gas odors are not present; Turn off stoves and fires.
• Entrance to the assembly area, taking the disaster and emergency bag with you.
• Support babies, children, disabled and pregnant women who can go to help after the earthquake.
• Have fun with mass media such as radio and TV and social media.
• Streets and streets will go for emergency vehicles.