Model of location of temporary shelters and routing of specialized personnel for the attention of vulnerable population in case of a sudden natural disaster
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Aid distribution, Humanitarian logistics, Location of shelters, Mixed integer linear programming, Natural disasters.Abstract
Natural disasters have long affected populations worldwide, resulting in significant consequences for both people and their environments. Most disasters occur suddenly, and several studies have highlighted logistical weaknesses in both the prevention and response to such events. In Colombia, flooding is the leading cause of death from hydrometeorological phenomena. Based on this context, the present research proposes a mixed-integer linear programming model for the location of temporary relief centers and the routing of specialized personnel. These decisions were addressed in two phases. In the first phase, the location of temporary shelters was determined, considering designated safe zones as candidate sites. In the second phase, route planning for specialized personnel was carried out, using a local distribution center as a reference point. The results indicate that addressing both decision-making processes and their interrelation contributes to minimizing response times for vulnerable populations.
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