IMM Emergency Exercise: Real-Time Coordination and Employee Safety
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), Emergency and Disaster Response Plan (ADAMP)As every year within the framework of 2025In a comprehensive emergency drillcarried out. This exercise IMM service buildings, İSKİ, IETTand was carried out with the participation of its subsidiary companies. earthquake riskIt aimed to strengthen institutional preparedness against The aim is to ensure that employees can act quickly, accurately and in a coordinated manner in times of crisis and Minimizing loss of life and propertyThe aim was to test the necessary communication, evacuation and response processes in real time.
SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION IN ALL BUILDINGS
The beginning of the exercise, Wednesday, 03 December 2025day time at 11.30was done and In all units affiliated with IMMIt was carried out with the participation of staff. The drill took place in different locations of the municipality. security, evacuation and communication processes simultaneouslytested. At the start IMM Command CentersRadio loops were established between; hour 12.30As of 2018, participation in situation notification cycles was achieved through the AFET-1 channel. This process operational wholeIt showed how vital a critical communication infrastructure is for
of IMM in their buildingsAll units in the building are located in accordance with the exercise scenario of the building they are located in. individual evacuation plansimplemented. Determined on each floor evacuation routesAnd emergency exit doorsUsing this method, employees were safely directed to assembly points. Moreover Fire-fighting, AKOMAnd first aid toolsHe immediately came to the field and started to intervene. This holistic approach allows different units coordination and communication flowstated clearly. During the exercise Deputy Chairman of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Nuri Aslanwith IMM Secretary General Prof. Dr. Volkan DemirHe followed the process in Saraçhane closely and was at the center of the evaluation studies.
EVALUATION MEETING AT EVERY LOCATION
When the exercise is completed, IMM and its affiliated institutionsin all service buildings comprehensive evaluation meetingswas carried out. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the observations observed during the exercise. shortcomings, areas of improvement, building-based special needs and operational recommendationswas to determine. According to the findings risk mitigation plansAnd security protocolswill be updated; OHS Directoratereports are prepared AKOMIt will be shared with. Like this, corporate resilienceAnd employee safetyA continuous improvement cycle has been initiated.
MAIN SUCCESS DEVELOPMENTS OF THE EXERCISE
This exercise not only enabled rapid evacuation; at the same time reliability of communication infrastructureAnd coordination capacityalso tested extensively. AFET-1 channelNotification mechanisms established through communication between different units instant information flowstrengthened. Moreover building based needsAnd special intervention protocolsObservations made on it clarified which equipment would be activated in which situation. In this way, in vinegar emergenciesgenius effective use of resourcesAnd operational coordinationprovided.
HUMAN-CENTERED COORDINATION AND TRAINING CODEX
The exercise is not just a technical operation; at the same time people-centered educationIt is an expedition. of the staff reducing panic behaviors, the ability to use correct evacuation routes and administer first aid interventions are key outcomes of such activities. Participants, Safety culture in residential areasAnd risk perceptiongained awareness about. Therefore, interdisciplinary teams building strong trustwas achieved and the success rate of future interventions increased.
DEVELOPED REPORTING PROCESS
Prepared after the exercise observation reports, OHS Directorateand compiled by AKOMShared with. These reports independent evaluationAnd internal auditIt would facilitate the processes. Among the prominent article titles; shortcomings, Communication channels that need strengthening, Adequacy of emergency exit doors and assembly points, response timesAnd logistics needsIt is located. These data will be used in future exercises. time managementAnd resource allocationwere determined as concrete targets.
EXECUTING A YEAR UNDER SECURITY WITHOUT PREPARATION: ADAMP and THE REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Exercises carried out within the framework of ADAMP, IMMIt aims to strengthen the regional disaster management capacity of and affiliated institutions. In this context, IMM targetsbetween; standardization of evacuation processes, Increasing the reliability of emergency communication protocols, Ensuring continuity of employee trainingAnd improving infrastructure securitytakes place. The 2025 exercise stood out as a concrete demonstration of these goals and ensured that all units extensive participationprovided.
Future Steps and Sustainability
Relevant legislation and internal communication processes will be updated according to the results of the exercise. Especially, Periodic revision of security protocols, Regular repetition of area-based needs analyzesAnd Continuing staff trainingis targeted. Like this, corporate resilienceAnd employee safetyA sustainable cycle is established for This approach is useful not only in emergency situations but also in daily operations. proactive risk managementsupports.
