1 - Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better
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Impacts of the 1999 Marmara Earthquake
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Today, we’re focusing on Turkey’s experience with the 1999 Marmara earthquake, which had a devastating impact, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives and considerable property damage. Can anyone tell me how many people were affected?
I think around 17,000 people died from the earthquake.
Exactly! About 17,480 people lost their lives. This kind of disaster leads to urgent needs for housing and infrastructure. What do you think are the immediate priorities after such a disaster?
Providing emergency shelters and food.
Right! Emergency aid is crucial. This includes temporary shelters and immediate relief operations.
Are there laws regarding how this aid is structured?
Good question! Turkey has a disaster law that governs post-disaster recovery activities. It outlines responsibilities for emergency aid and long-term reconstruction.
To remember the importance of emergency aid, think SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound responses to disasters.
Got it! SMART responses can guide the initial actions after a disaster.
Government's Role in Disaster Recovery
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Let’s delve into the governmental framework in Turkey. Under the disaster law, the central government is responsible for post-disaster management. Can someone explain what they might do in the long-term recovery phase?
They would probably conduct damage assessments and start rebuilding efforts.
Exactly! They assess damage to determine eligibility for housing schemes. There are two major categories: short-term emergency aid and long-term reconstruction.
What about people who lived in informal housing? Do they get help?
Yes, both legal and illegal homeowners can qualify for aid, which encourages inclusivity in the recovery process.
So, the law has been amended to include more people after the 1999 earthquake?
A good acronym to remember the eligibility criteria is I CARE: Impact of damage, Capability of repayment, Assistance from government, and Rural inclusivity.
That’s helpful! It’s easier to remember I CARE for the criteria.
Self-Help Housing and Community Involvement
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Now, let’s discuss self-help housing, where families participate in rebuilding their homes. Why do you think this approach might be beneficial?
It allows people to rebuild on their terms and might help preserve community ties.
Exactly! Self-help housing encourages community involvement and can help rebuild social ties after a disaster. What are some challenges of self-help housing?
Maybe the lack of technical knowledge among families?
Right! The government provides technical assistance to help families navigate construction guidelines. It's structured to optimize reasonable costs and safety.
How do the financial aspects work in this model?
The government offers credits for families to use, allowing them to buy furnished houses. They disperse funds in stages of construction, ensuring oversight and progress.
That sounds efficient! Can we remember this process easily?
Yes! Use the acronym BUILD: Building skills, Utilizing loans, Involving communities, Leveraging government assistance, and Doing it step-by-step.
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The section elaborates on the self-help housing approach in Turkey, especially after the significant devastation from the 1999 Marmara earthquake. Key elements include the role of government policies, the challenges faced in rebuilding, and the importance of community involvement in post-disaster reconstruction efforts.
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In this section, the discussion revolves around the mechanisms of disaster recovery and the concept of 'build back better' with respect to self-help housing in Turkey, particularly following the catastrophic 1999 Marmara earthquake. The lecture emphasizes the earthquake's devastating impact, which resulted in significant loss of life and property and left many homeless. It highlights the Turkish disaster law, which mandates that the central government oversee post-disaster activities, including emergency aid and long-term reconstruction efforts. The law allows for rehabilitation, relocation, and various housing schemes targeting affected populations based on damage assessments. Both mass housing and self-help housing methods are examined, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of each, with self-help housing enabling families to actively participate in rebuilding their homes. The importance of community consultation, financial aids, and the balance between government-led initiatives and personal agency in reconstruction are key themes, underscoring the necessity of considering local contexts and individual needs in recovery efforts.
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Introduction to Self-Help Housing in Turkey
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Welcome to the course; disaster recovery and build back better, my name is Ram Sateesh, I am an Assistant Professor in Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Today, I am going to talk about self-help housing in Turkey...
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The introduction sets the stage for the lecture by introducing the speaker and outlining the focus on self-help housing in Turkey. The speaker highlights themes of disaster recovery, which are important in contexts like after an earthquake, and mentions that this lecture is based on previously published work, indicating a scholarly approach.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're trying to learn how different communities rebuild after a storm. Just like a teacher guides students through a topic, the narrator guides us through Turkey's efforts following earthquakes, emphasizing both policy and community involvement.
Earthquake Vulnerability and Historical Context
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Turkey is prone to earthquake; frequent earthquakes and certain parts of Turkey are lying on the fault line. The authors brought the 1999 Marmara earthquake Turkey, a huge devastation of this 7.4 Richter scale earthquake which has killed almost 17,480 people...
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This chunk discusses Turkey's geographical vulnerability to earthquakes, especially the significant 1999 Marmara earthquake. By mentioning specific statistics about casualties and damage, it emphasizes the need for effective disaster recovery strategies.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a place where heavy storms are common, like Florida's hurricane zone. Just as Florida develops hurricane preparedness plans, Turkey must create robust responses to earthquakes, given its history of devastation.
Disaster Laws and Government Role
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In Turkey, we have; they also have a disaster law; law number 7 states that the central government, it should be responsible for the management of post-disaster activities...
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This chunk explains the legal framework in Turkey regarding disaster recovery. It describes how the central government delegates post-disaster responsibilities to local governors and outlines the types of aid, including emergency and long-term housing reconstruction.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine if a business had a plan for what happens after a fire; similarly, Turkey’s disaster law acts as a blueprint for how to effectively manage recovery and rebuild homes post-disaster.
Eligibility Criteria for Housing Assistance
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Based upon the damage assessment, who will be eligible to get a new house. This law states that they have established a criteria, one is being a homeowner both legal and illegal constructions can qualify...
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This section focuses on the criteria established by the law for assistance in housing reconstruction. It details how both legal and illegal homeowners may qualify based on the damage severity.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a scholarship program for students. Just like eligibility is based on certain criteria such as need or academic performance, Turkey's housing assistance has set specific guidelines to determine who receives help.
Post-1999 Law Amendments
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Due to major devastation in 1999, this particular law has been amended, somewhere around 2000 and this is where that only homeowners in rural areas who live outside the municipal boundaries would still qualify for state assistance...
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses amendments made after the 1999 earthquake, emphasizing the inclusion of rural homeowners in state assistance. It highlights the importance of adapting laws to ensure support reaches those most in need.
Examples & Analogies
It’s similar to how an insurance company might change its policy to cover more people after a natural disaster. As communities reevaluate their needs, laws in Turkey evolved to become more inclusive.
Determining Relocation Needs
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Most common aspect in Turkey, what we see is the relocation and that how one can take a decision on this relocation, one of the important three criteria they looked at...
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The text explains criteria for deciding on relocating individuals after a disaster. It includes factors such as the old location being at high risk for future disasters or already being completely destroyed.
Examples & Analogies
Think about moving to a new school after a fire destroys your old one. You’d need to consider if the new place is safer or if there’s enough time to rebuild. Turkey assesses similar risks for its citizens.
Housing Procurement Methods
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In turkey, there are 2 different methods of procurement; one is mass housing and the self-help housing, let’s discuss about what a mass housing talks about...
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This section contrasts two housing approaches: mass housing, where the government manages land and construction, and self-help housing, where families handle their own rebuilding with government support.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a group project at school. In mass housing, the teacher assigns roles and manages outcomes, while in self-help housing, students collaborate among themselves, using the teacher’s resources but making the choices.
Challenges with Mass Housing
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Whereas, in mass housing approach, there are many issues; one is these projects are mainly developed with a general data and because they only talk about yes, this many houses have been collapse...
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This chunk outlines problems with the mass housing approach, such as a lack of consideration for local community needs and the lottery system for house allocation, which can disrupt social bonds.
Examples & Analogies
It’s like randomly assigning desks in a classroom; it may mix students up, but it can also create discomfort if friends are separated. Likewise, mass housing can split communities, straining existing relationships.
Inclusion in Housing Design
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The design of the houses does not facilitate socialize outside which leads you know because most of these either go for an apartment models which is three to four levels...
Detailed Explanation
This section discusses how housing designs may fail to foster community interaction, often leading to social isolation. The focus on apartment designs may not meet the needs of families used to different living arrangements.
Examples & Analogies
Think of living in a small apartment complex where neighbors rarely interact compared to a neighborhood with front porches and yards. The latter encourages community bonding, which is crucial after disasters.
Key Concepts
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Disaster Recovery: The process of restoring areas after a disaster.
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Self-Help Housing: A community-driven approach to rebuilding homes.
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Emergency Aid: Immediate relief efforts following a disaster.
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Long-term Reconstruction: Sustained efforts to rebuild infrastructure.
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Disaster Law: Legal guidelines for managing disasters.
Examples & Applications
After the 1999 earthquake, many families in Turkey participated in self-help housing projects, where they received government assistance to reconstruct their homes.
The Turkish disaster law allows both formal and informal homeowners to qualify for aid, fostering inclusivity in recovery efforts.
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Rhymes
After the quake, don't just wait, help rebuild and communicate.
Stories
Once in Turkey, an earthquake shook a town, but the community banded together, using each person's strength to reconstruct homes, showing how self-help can bring hope.
Memory Tools
To remember post-disaster steps, think RISE: Relief, Infrastructure, Support, and Empower.
Acronyms
For the criteria of disaster law, recall I CARE
Impact
Capability
Assistance
Rural inclusivity.
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Glossary
- Disaster Recovery
The process of restoring and rebuilding the affected area after a disaster has occurred.
- SelfHelp Housing
Housing solutions where affected families participate actively in the rebuilding process of their homes.
- Marmara Earthquake
A devastating earthquake that struck Turkey in 1999, causing significant loss of life and destruction of property.
- Disaster Law
A legal framework governing the management of disasters, including provisions for post-disaster recovery and aid.
- Emergency Aid
Immediate assistance provided to those affected by a disaster, including shelter, food, and medical care.
- Longterm Reconstruction
The process of rebuilding and restoring infrastructure and housing in the aftermath of a disaster.
- Recovery Scheme
A structured plan for rebuilding and assisting affected populations after a disaster.
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