Unit:
Department of Geology and GeoenvirommentLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
ZIKELOGLOU IOANNIS
Dissertation committee:
Δρ. Ευθύμης Λέκκας, Καθηγητής Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ
Δρ. Στυλιανός Λόζιος, Καθηγητής Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ
Δρ. Μαρία Σταυροπούλου, Καθηγήτρια Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ
Δρ. Σκούτσος Εμμανουήλ, Αν. Καθηγητής Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ
Δρ. Παρχαρίδης Ισαάκ, Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωγραφίας, Χαροκόπειο Πανεπιστήμιο
Δρ. Κράνης Χαράλαμπος, Αν Καθηγητής Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ
Δρ. Βασιλάκης Εμμανουήλ, Αν Καθηγητής Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Η επιχειρησιακή πρακτική της οργανωμένης απομάκρυνσης πολιτών (Evacuation) για την προστασία της ανθρώπινης ζωής από τις δασικές πυρκαγιές στις περιοχές διεπαφής δασών και οικισμών Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
Translated title:
The tactical implementation of evacuation to protect human’s life from forest fires in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas
Summary:
Greece is a country in Southeastern Europe located in the Mediterranean. Every year, it faces catastrophic and occasionally deadly forest fires. As part of the management of the impacts of forest fires, particularly for public safety in the Wildland Urban Interface WUI areas, evacuation is implemented in Greece. This practice has been used since 2018 in almost every forest fire that threatens inhabited areas and has proven to be particularly effective in protecting human life, significantly reducing human losses. Although evacuation policy has received international recognition for protecting human life, research has shown that it is not the only option, as the nature and dynamics of forest fires require the existence of alternative choices. The purpose of this research is to investigate all factors that affect evacuation tactics and to examine other viable solutions. To satisfy the main objective of the research as well as the specific goals, a nationwide survey was conducted in the municipalities that implemented evacuation during the fire seasons of 2021-2022, in order to gather data related to the methodology of planning, organizing, and executing this practice. Additionally, human behavior and residents' reactions were recorded regarding evacuation warnings due to the 2021 NE Attica forest fire (Varympompi). The findings of the research confirm that early evacuation is a safe choice during a forest fire. However, it is not one size fits all solution and cannot be safely applied in all cases. For this reason, the development of individual and highly specialized evacuation plans is required for each vulnerable area, encompassing feasible solutions for every possible scenario. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the safe and effective implementation of evacuation requires the seamless collaboration of all involved stakeholders and services in each phase of the disaster cycle. In conclusion, the active participation of the local community plays a crucial role in the outcome of any institutionalized effort aimed at addressing the consequences of a catastrophic event. The results of the research can be used to improve evacuation planning and protect the public from forest fires
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Forest Fire, Wildland Urban Interface, Evacuation, Sheltering, Resilience
Number of references:
414
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