Facilities location for disaster response teams using GIS

Abstract

The recurrence of disasters in Brazil, stemming from extreme weather events and poor urban management, exposes the population to calamitous situations caused by floods, landslides, and other adversities. In the face of these events, the need arises to establish a network of assistance, known as humanitarian logistics, which brings together participants at different levels to alleviate human suffering. However, the literature highlights gaps, such as the problematic location of facilities, asset-based solutions, partnerships, and collaboration. In this context, the Sistema S, a nationally recognized entity with social interest, emerges as a potential solution to address these gaps. This paper aimed to evaluate the asset infrastructure of Sistema S located in Nova Friburgo, a mountainous region in the state of Rio de Janeiro, to assess its feasibility for aiding victims and restoring interrupted daily and economic activities due to disasters. To conduct the study, a literature review was carried out to support the theme, followed by an analysis of the study area through Georeferencing using the QGIS software. The results indicate that, despite the privileged location and infrastructure with service capacity, its spatial integration is vulnerable to being affected by the region's climatic events.