Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, within the scope of updating the Shelter Regulation, said that Türkiye’s transportation and communication networks have a critical capacity not only for daily use but also within the framework of national security and civil protection. He emphasized that existing infrastructures are at a level that can provide safe shelter and uninterrupted communication in extraordinary situations.
Approximately throughout Türkiye 687 kilometersThere is a metro tunnel. These tunnels are used in case of disaster or war. approximately 1 million 374 thousand peopleIt offers emergency shelter. Especially in Istanbul exceeding 500 kilometersThe metro line network creates a strong shelter infrastructure for the city. The Minister stated that the deficiencies in the existing tunnels will be eliminated and similar arrangements will be made and new metro linesHe also stated that it will be projected as a shelter. This approach aims at the versatile use of urban infrastructure for security.
railway tunnelsis also suitable for asylum and evacuation. Minister Uraloğlu stated that the volumetric size of the double-track railway tunnels is suitable for shelter and evacuation when necessary. Additionally, these tunnels physical propertiesbetween 12.5 meters wideAnd 8 meters heightCriteria such as; in many cases Two M60 tanks passing side by sideallowing, even Can fit F-16 aircraftIt was stated that they have a large volume. These features provide an important infrastructure for logistics transportation and emergency shelter in difficult situations.
We are also experiencing innovations on the digital security side. TURKSATvia Satellite Ground Systems Redundancy Center in Kahramankazan redundant energy and transmission systemsThanks to this, it is possible to continue state broadcasts without interruption in extraordinary situations. When there is an interruption in the broadcast flow, TÜRKSAT infrastructure comes into play and transmission to the satellite can continue uninterrupted. Moreover, New data center to be built in Gölbaşı Campusfor Türkiye’s digital assets strategic refugewill function. Even in case of cyber attacks and communication breakdowns, redundant energy and communication infrastructureand government and institution data will be stored securely and e-Government GatewayDigital government services, especially digital government services, will continue uninterrupted even under difficult conditions.
This integrated approach aims to maximize both physical and digital security in Türkiye’s crisis and disaster management. integrated and forward-lookingIt stands out as an indicator of a civil protection strategy.
