Location selection of emergency support and logistics centers under complex urban infrastructure disruptions

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Authors: Betül Kara, Melike Carı, Tolga Kudret Karaca, Bahar Yalçın Kavuş, Ertugrul Ayyildiz
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Abstract

Complex urban infrastructure disruptions can affect transportation, communication, and logistics systems simultaneously, forcing emergency operations to address both disaster relief and infrastructure restoration. This study proposes a multi-criteria decision framework under uncertainty to select Emergency Support and Logistics Center (ESLC) locations. The problem is modeled using five main criteria and 29 sub criteria covering demand and service level, logistics infrastructure and accessibility, cost and economy, risk and resilience, and governance and social factors. Criteria weights are obtained via the Best Worst Method (BWM), and candidate sites are ranked using Pythagorean Fuzzy Combinative Distance based Assessment (PF-CODAS), which evaluates alternatives through Pythagorean fuzzy (PF) membership and non-membership degrees and their distances from the Negative Ideal Solution (NIS). Results support a continuity-driven siting logic where Logistics "Infrastructure & Accessibility" is the dominant criterion and "Risk & Resilience" ranks second, reflecting the importance of network capability and hazard avoidance. The ranking identifies Hasdal (A3) as the best option (27.8005), followed by Hadımköy (A2) (10.1584) and Kurtköy (A5) (-2.2606). The proposed framework offers a transparent and reusable decision aid for ESLC planning in cities exposed to integrated infrastructure threats.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Facility Location and Emergency Management Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Science Progress
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
109
Issue
2
Pages
368504261461133–368504261461133
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN