Rapid Response Centers for Disasters in Mexico: Facility Location with Risk Management

Resumen

Hydrometeorological events impact the southeastern region of Mexico each year, causing flooding and breaking the supply chains in different parts. A network of Rapid Response Centers aimed to help the humanitarian response act in a quicker way has been proposed. A previous facility location solution was provided, without considering the risk factor of those locations. A new model, including the risk factor, was set up to seek a solution that includes those factors. A Multi source Weber Model, including a variable repulsion measurement, and forbidden areas, has been developed and tested. The model was validated through small sample instances. A new solution was obtained and compared to the one not including the risk factors.