Analysis of Disaster and Emergency Records for 50 Years (1960-2010): Example of Gümüşhane Province

This research; is a descriptive type of research; the data were obtained by screening official records of 50 years. In the vast majority of records, it has been determined that there are descriptions that are incompatible with the literature, that the data are incomplete, that the files are not set in a certain standard, that there is a lot of personal opinions. It has also been found that the existing files have become worn out and unusable over time due to the irregular and improper storage of the archive. It has been determined that in Gümüşhane province, in the 50 years (1960-2010) 143 disasters or emergencies took place. The main types of disasters occurred were; landslide, rock fall, flood, avalanche and earthquake respectively. The records indicate that there is no information about emergencies and disasters such as major traffic accidents, explosions, fires, heavy snowfall and droughts. In the events that took place in Gümüşhane in 50 years, 13855 households and 512 people were affected. In these events, it was determined that five people lost their lives because of the rock fall that took place in 1971. With this study, the present situation of documentation in terms of disaster management has been put forward and necessary suggestions have been made in terms of improvement. Whether or not the recommended chang.