Since the 1950s, the number of natural and man-made disasters has increased
exponentially and the facility location problem has become the preferred approach for …

Abstract Throughout its history, Operational Research has evolved to include methods,
models and algorithms that have been applied to a wide range of contexts. This …

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research done on facility location
problems under uncertainty in a humanitarian context. The major goal is to summarize and …

This paper proposes a stochastic linear mixed-integer programming model for integrated
decisions in the preparedness and response stages in pre-and post-disaster operations …

Vertical evacuation helps people escape tsunami risks by elevating them above the level of
tsunami inundation, usually by moving to higher ground or taking refuge in tall buildings or …

We conduct a comprehensive review of recent literature on humanitarian logistics and
disaster response operations to provide exploratory-descriptive and correlational value to …

With a steep increase of the global disaster relief efforts around the world, the relief supply
chain and humanitarian logistics play an important role to address this issue. A broad …

A preparedness resource allocation model and an algorithmic approach are presented for a
three-stage stochastic problem for managing natural disaster mitigation. That preparedness …

An effective and resilient transportation infrastructure is vital for the functioning of any
society. Disruptions can have substantial negative effects, which are uncertain and …

In humanitarian relief logistics, providing a safe place for evacuees, supplying relief
commodities and designing a proper telecommunication infrastructure, for fast …