Abstract
The aim of this paper was to conduct a descriptive study of the Kiss nightclub fire associated to a literature review in order to synthesize data regarding the logistics employed in the mass disaster management. A discussion comparing the scientific evidence and data from the Kiss nightclub case is presented. This paper focuses on the following aspects: role and importance of the media, management of donations, and coordination of the humanitarian logistics. In the case herein analyzed, the humanitarian response was considered adequate, especially in the survivors’ care. An efficient coordination strategy was adopted, and the media played a vital role requesting blood donations. Further research and case studies in the area of logistics are needed to achieve more effective responses in mass disasters.
Highlights
On the night of January 27, 2013, a fire at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, state of Rio Grande Sul, resulted in 242 deaths and other 145 people hospitalized and included Brazil to the global record of mass fire disasters
The aim of this paper was to conduct a descriptive study of the Kiss nightclub fire associated to a literature review in order to synthesize data regarding the logistics employed in the mass disaster management
This paper focuses on the following aspects: role and importance of the media, management of donations, and coordination of the humanitarian logistics
Summary
On the night of January 27, 2013, a fire at the Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, state of Rio Grande Sul, resulted in 242 deaths and other 145 people hospitalized and included Brazil to the global record of mass fire disasters. The incident received international attention due to the high number of fatalities, the young age of the victims, and the worldwide common scenery. The case drew attention for the immediate response and strategies adopted after the disaster. The response of the government authorities was immediate, and many volunteers provided assistance on several strategic fronts [1].
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