International Journal of Disaster Management
Vol 8, No 2 (2025)

Evaluating tsunami evacuation routes and shelter capacity using GIS and travel time analysis in Aceh Besar, Indonesia

Tarihoran, Miswar (Unknown)
Mutiawati, Cut (Unknown)
Fisaini, Juliana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Sep 2025

Abstract

Tsunamis remain a major hazard for coastal populations, particularly in tectonically active zones such as Indonesia. Strategic evacuation planning plays a critical role in minimizing disaster impacts and improving local resilience. This research focuses on identifying appropriate Temporary Evacuation Stations (TES), Final Evacuation Stations (FES), and accessible evacuation routes within Aceh Besar Regency, utilizing road geometry and estimated travel time as key criteria. Geospatial datasetsincluding road networks, facility locations, and elevation profileswere processed using Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis and tsunami inundation modeling. The analysis shows that Neuheun Village contains five TES and four FES, Lamnga hosts one TES, while Baro lacks suitable evacuation infrastructure. Many routes in the study area fall short of standard requirements for width and travel time, especially for pedestrians. Existing TES buildings can accommodate only about 34.52% of the total population. Although motorbikes serve as practical evacuation options, the narrowness of roads limits the use of cars. These findings emphasize the pressing need for additional vertical evacuation shelters and enhancements to road networks to support effective tsunami response strategies.

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Journal Info

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IJDM

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Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Disaster Management (IJDM) is addressing the results of applied research to advance the knowledge in minimizing the potential impact of threats or warnings caused by natural or man-made disasters in a way to reduce the exposure of human activities to risks. IJDM is a ...